Head of Legal Affairs

Job Description

Position: Head – Legal & Liaisoning

Organization: Pathways World School, Gurgaon (Unit of RPJ Holdings Pvt. Ltd.)

Location: Corporate Office, MG Road, Sultanpur, New Delhi

Reporting To: CFO & Promoter Directors

Role Overview

We are looking for a senior professional to head the Legal, Compliance & Liaisoning function. The ideal candidate will come with strong hands-on experience in real estate, education, hospitality, or service industries, having dealt extensively with government authorities in Haryana & Delhi NCR.

The role will involve overseeing all legal, compliance, and regulatory matters while ensuring smooth liaisoning with multiple departments including Education, Labour, Land Revenue, Town & Country Planning, Urban Local Bodies, Pollution Control Board, Environment and Forest, District Administration, Municipal Corporations, Police, and other local/state bodies.

This position demands excellent stakeholder management, dispute-handling abilities, and practical knowledge of various laws and regulations, contractor/vendor disputes, and statutory compliances relevant to large institutions, schools, and infrastructure-driven organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Government Liaisoning & Regulatory Affairs

- Act as the principal point of contact for the organization with state and central government bodies, district authorities, and regulatory agencies.

- Liaison with departments such as Education, Labour, Land Revenue, Town & Country Planning, Urban Local Bodies, Pollution Control Board, Environment and Forest, District Administration, Municipal Corporations, Police, and other local/state bodies.

- Proactively track and interpret policy/regulatory changes in Haryana & Delhi.

- Obtain and renew approvals, licenses, permits, and clearances on a timely basis.

Labour Law & Dispute Management

- Handle disputes and compliance related to labour laws, employee grievances, contractor/vendor issues, PF/ESI matters, and disciplinary cases.

- Represent the organization before labour authorities, conciliators, or courts when required.

- Provide advisory on employee/contractor-related litigation and ensure timely resolution.

Contracts, Legal & Compliance

- Draft, vet, and negotiate contracts and agreements related to vendors, contractors, and service providers.

- Manage all litigation including civil, labour, arbitration, and commercial disputes.

- Ensure statutory compliance across all applicable laws.

- Build preventive mechanisms and strategies for legal risk mitigation.

Candidate Profile

Education

Preferably a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law.

Experience

- 10–15 years of hands-on experience in Legal & Liaisoning, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

- Preferred industries: Real Estate, Education, Hotels/Hospitality, or Large Service-sector organizations.

- Proven track record of relationship building and liaisoning in Haryana and Delhi NCR.

Skills & Attributes

- Excellent government liaisoning and relationship-building skills.

- Strong understanding of labour laws, service industry contracts, land revenue matters, environmental and municipal compliances etc.

- Excellent analytical and drafting skills

- Sharp negotiation and dispute resolution skills.

- High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality.

- Ability to work independently, handle pressure, and deliver results within timelines.

Other Details

- Work Schedule: Monday to Saturday (2nd & 4th Saturday off).

- Travel: Frequent local travel in Delhi & Haryana; occasional visits to government/state headquarters.

- Commute: Employee must commute in own vehicle.

- CTC Range: ₹12 – 18 LPA (not a limiting factor for the right candidate).