Head - Legal & Compliance

Hdfc Sales; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HDFC Sales is seeking a seasoned Head of Legal & Compliance in Mumbai to steer legal advisory and regulatory affairs. The role involves leading a team, aligning legal strategies with business goals, and ensuring robust governance across contracts and compliance programs.

The successful candidate will drive regulatory submissions, manage external legal vendors, and collaborate with HR, IT, and business units to mitigate risk and support growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal advisory and compliance management across contracts and regulatory regimes.
• Strong leadership with ability to guide cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to translate legal advice into business strategy and actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel across contracts, employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee compliance with RBI, IRDAI, PMLA, DPDPA, ITA and other laws; drive actions on audits.
• Draft, vet, and negotiate contracts and legal documents; ensure robust documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business acumen

RBI regulations

Attention to detail

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Legal Advisory
  • Provide expert legal counsel across contracts, employment law, litigation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct legal research and ensure continuous alignment with evolving laws and regulatory changes.
• Compliance Management
  • Oversee compliance with RBI, IRDAI, PMLA, DPDPA, ITA and other applicable laws.
  • Drive corrective actions on audit/inspection observations and regulatory commitments.
  • Ensure timely submission and followthrough on obligations to regulatory bodies.
• Contract & Documentation
  • Draft, vet, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
  • Maintain robust documentation standards and ensure accuracy, completeness, and legal soundness.
• Risk Mitigation
  • Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Implement frameworks, policies, and procedures to minimize exposure.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Support
  • Lead the Legal & Compliance team and oversee departmental operations.
  • Support HR, Admin, IT, and Business verticals with legal and compliance matters.
  • Empanel and manage external legal vendors for specialized requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong analytical and problemsolving capability with ability to interpret complex legal issues.
• Excellent business acumen with ability to align legal advice to business strategy.
• Indepth understanding of RBI Regulations, IRDAI guidelines, PMLA, DPDPA, ITA
• High attention to detail; strong contract drafting and vetting skills.
• Effective communication and project management skills.
• Collaborative, resultoriented, and proactive approach.