General Manager Legal

Desired Qualification - Law Graduate / Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a reputed college/university.

Experience - 10 years of experience preferably in the education industry and having a blend of court practice and corporate experience.

Designation - AGM / GM

Work location - Mumbai, Malad

Job responsibilities:

To manage Litigation and Part of Non-Litigation.

Disputes Resolution - Litigation Management:

• Regular and continuous interaction with Solicitors and Advocates and ensuring that strategies are implemented.
• Vetting of pleadings.
• Ensuring that pleadings are filed in Courts / Tribunals / Fora / Authorities within stipulated timelines.
• Maintenance and timely circulation of MIS with Litigation.
• Handling legal bills.
• Legal activities governing charity commissioning

Disputes Resolution - Non-Litigation Issue and Day to Day Query Resolution:

• Preparing replies to external communications.
• Comparing/reviewing/finalizing documentation and contracts as per the requirement of business.
• Research on the case laws and latest developments relating to education.
• Liaison with various Government and Non-Government Authorities.
• Maintenance and timely circulation of Query Resolution Tracker.

Contracts:

• Drafting of property documents, sale deed, trust deed, lease agreements, leave and license agreements, MOUs, TOSs, agreement to sale and other property documentation. Advise on land & property matters.
• Drafting of all commercial and legal documents as per the requirement of business to ensure that they are in accordance with the corresponding laws.
• Effectively validate the documentation pertaining to various business deals to ensure legal compliance and guide the management team on the same.
• Compliance of business contracts and obligations and guide on consequences of breach of any provisions, thereby protecting the organization from any legal ramifications.
• Advice, guide and assist all internal stakeholders/departments/sister concerns, Corporate Office, Zonal office, Centres/Schools on Legal matters
• Keep management updated on development periodically.