JOB DESCRIPTION: Primary Responsibilities: Drafting & reviewing of various agreements such as Lease Deed, Leave and License Agreement, Service Contract, Notices, Non-Disclosure Agreement etc. Handle litigation matters for property, non- payment of fees, etc. Due Diligence of the proposed properties or land Liaison with various law firms, counsels, consultants on various legal matters. To seek regular updates on the ongoing litigation which are filed by and/or against the Educational Institute. Advice the Commercial team on legal implications of any strategic initiatives launched with respect to new business ventures, property investments etc. Conduct primary due diligence of proposed property acquisition Draft & finalize Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), Trust Deeds, Contracts, Power of Attorney, Letter of Intents (LOI), Agreements with the Customers, etc. Appoint Lawyers / Solicitors Effectively attend to civil litigation, arbitration matters, criminal complaints, consumer forum complaints, matters before various law enforcement agencies such as Police, CBI etc. and representing the organization and its sister concerns. Appear before various authorities, boards, councils, quasi-judicial authorities, local municipal and other authorities. Drafting, vetting of plaints, replies, documents for litigations and arbitrations to ensure that they are in line with the requirements as stated by law and ensure that the litigation outcome is in favor of the Organization. Represent the organization in meetings conducted to brief lawyers/solicitors on ongoing and prospective litigations. Liaise with lawyers to review the progress of the litigations and arbitrations to ensure timely follow up & closure of cases and keep the management updated on the status periodically. Advice, guide and assist all internal stakeholders/departments/sister concerns, Corporate office, Zonal office, Centers/Schools on Legal Matter Drafting of property documents - sale deed, lease agreements, leave and license agreements, MOUs, agreement to sale and other property documentation. Advise on land-property matters. Drafting of all commercial and legal documents as per the requirement of the business to ensure that they are in accordance with the corresponding laws. Effectively liaison with solicitors, advocate firms or property acquisition or arrangement matters and ensure timely follow up and closure of desired arrangement. Keep management updated on development periodically. Design, augment and review contractual instruments which would assist and support various business activities including overseeing the drafting of documentation for admin / IT / HR vendor transactions and ensuring that the SLAs are well defined and audited. Effectively validate the documentation pertaining to various business deals to ensure legal compliance and guide the management team on the same. Effectively partner in the negotiation process of key business contracts to protect the interest of the organization. Compliance of business contracts and obligations and guide on consequences of breach of any provisions, thereby protecting the organization from any legal ramifications. Secondary Responsibility Draft case papers, applications, notices and appeals Advise on intricacies of law when referred to by other department concerned Act as a custodian of all legal records such as agreements, licenses, etc. Update all departments of new developments / amendments in law and their compliance requirements Protect organization / management against prosecution / litigation Issue legal notices, follow up matters and initiate legal action wherever required Appear before the authorities and courts as and when needed Authorize / monitor legal expenses. Work Relations: Internal: Reporting to AGM Legal for all functional as well as admin issues. Interfacing with all personnel across the organization, including those based out of CO/ZO as well as other Centers/Schools. Interfacing with the leadership team to ensure legal compliances are met with by all departments. Interfacing with HR, Finance, Technology, for any people or any other operational issue/s. It is envisaged to safeguard the organization and the management against legal proceedings / litigations by having comprehensively drafted legal documents, advising / updating all departments / managements of new developments / amendments in law and identifying situations for which legal actions need to be initiated. External: Interface with customers / courts / solicitor firms for legal proceedings. Interface with Government agencies / Landlords / Institutional bodies. Interface with External Vendors/ Legal Agencies for all elements pertaining to the execution of contracts and legal obligations. Bachelors of Law (L.L.B.) / Law Graduate. Minimum 6 to 12 years of relevant experience. Expected Competencies: Proven research and analytical skills ability to make recommendations based on information gathered and sound judgment. Demonstrated ability to work in a high growth and dynamic business environment. Ability to deal with ambiguity, understand business requirements and translate those into recruiting efforts High focus on outcomes and ability to stand up to committed deliverables. Strong communication, interpersonal skills - ability to drive consensus in decision making, especially in conflicting situations. Skills and Knowledge : High Result Orientation and strong problem solving skills Ability to work in a fast track & high pressure environment. Quick to adapt to change, innovative and tough minded. Strong Interpersonal Skills. Should have a strong people orientation, an ambition and the vision for facilitating the growth of the business. Cherish the values of respect, integrity, diversity and teamwork. Interpersonal skills
