Manager, Legal and Risk Management (India)

Ismaili Centres; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ismaili Centres is seeking a Manager for Legal and Risk Management based in India. This key role involves overseeing all legal, regulatory, and risk management issues across AKES's network, which includes nine schools and various educational programs in India. The successful candidate will report to the CFO and ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations. Strong legal background and excellent communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal and risk management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and contractual matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal, regulatory, and risk management matters across schools.
• Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Act as a central resource for all legal issues.

Job description

Manager, Legal and Risk Management (India)

May 10, 2026 | Canada

Aga Khan Education Services is recruiting a Manager, Legal and Risk Management, based in India.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Finance function, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This position is the central resource for all legal, regulatory, contractual, and risk management matters across AKES, India’s 9 schools, 19 pre‑schools, and 1 residential hostel.

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not‑for‑profit, non‑denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre‑primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non‑formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country's national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students.