Chief Legal Officer

MSM Unify; India; Presencial; INR 5.000.000 - 8.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MSM Unify, a global education and workforce solutions platform, seeks a leading Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer to head the in-house legal and compliance function. You will guide the CEO and board on corporate, regulatory, and risk matters.

You will build a high-performing legal team, ensure data privacy compliance, and oversee major contracts, joint ventures, and cross-border transactions. Strong leadership and Indian law expertise are essential.

Formación

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in corporate legal, compliance, and governance roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Experience in handling legal functions for multinational organizations or technology-driven businesses preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Indian corporate laws, international contracts, cross-border regulations, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership on corporate, contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Develop and implement a global legal strategy aligned with the company’s objectives and risk appetite.
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws, board governance practices, and regulatory filings.
• Draft, review, and maintain corporate policies, charters, and board resolutions.
• Support board meetings, AGMs, and maintain statutory records.
• Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, joint venture agreements, NDAs, and vendor/service contracts.
• Manage legal aspects of cross-border transactions, partnerships, and M&A activities.
• Identify potential legal risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement internal controls.

Conocimientos

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Cross-border experience

Data privacy

Educación

LLB/LLM

CS qualification

Descripción del empleo

MSM Unify is a global education and workforce solutions platform that connects students, institutions, recruitment partners, and employers through innovative, technology-enabled services.
We operate in multiple jurisdictions and partner with universities, governments, and enterprises worldwide. MSM Unify is committed to maintaining the highest standards of legal integrity, compliance, and corporate governance.

Roles and Responsibilites

• Key Responsibilities
• Legal Strategy Advisory
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership on all corporate, contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Develop and implement a global legal strategy aligned with the companys business objectives and risk appetite.
• Provide clear, practical, and timely counsel to internal stakeholders on diverse legal issues.
• Corporate Governance
• Ensure compliance with corporate laws, board governance practices, and regulatory filings.
• Draft, review, and maintain corporate policies, charters, and board resolutions.
• Support board meetings, AGMs, and maintain statutory records.
• Contracts Transactions
• Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, joint venture agreements, institutional MOUs, NDAs, and vendorservice contracts.
• Manage legal aspects of cross-border transactions, partnerships, and MA activities.
• Ensure favorable terms and mitigate risks in all agreements.
• Identify potential legal risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws e.g., GDPR, Indian IT Act, labor laws, intellectual property laws, and international trade regulations.
• Lead legal due diligence and respond to regulatory audits or investigations.
• Manage and oversee all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the company.
• Coordinate with external counsel and monitor progress of legal proceedings.
• Leadership Team Development
• Build and lead the in-house legal and compliance team.
• Foster a strong culture of ethics, compliance, and transparency across the organization.
• Provide training and awareness sessions to employees on key legal and compliance topics.

Skills and Competencies

• Qualifications
• LLB,LLM from a reputed law school company secretary CS qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in corporate legal, compliance, and governance roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Experience in handling legal functions for multinational organizations or technology-driven businesses preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Indian corporate laws, international contracts, cross-border regulations, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Key Attributes
• Strategic and proactive legal advisor with business acumen.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong communicator and influencer, capable of building trust across levels.
• Ability to manage complexity and deliver under pressure.
• Collaborative and culturally sensitive, with a global mindset.

Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

The MSM culture is driven by human values, flexibility, and sustainability.

Leadership with a Heart

Our senior executives and team managers aren’t just experienced and knowledgeable. They are also dependable, insightful, and happily work with teams to meet our goals together.

Diversity and Purpose

There’s never a dull day here, and you won’t get stuck in a single routine or campaign. We offer the chance to work on career-defining projects at MSM or for our partner institutions.

Just as we work hard to help students of the world achieve their study-abroad aspirations, we equip our staff with learning opportunities for their personal and professional growth and advancement.

Stable Partnership

At MSM, we’re in it for the long haul. We work with people who aim to grow with us and take MSM to new heights around the world. Everyone is a partner for growth.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

It is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry or ethnic origin, nationality, religious belief, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, family or marital status, and pregnancy.