Head of Legal Compliance

11 hours ago


New Delhi, India NxtWave Full time

-Job Title: Head of Legal & Compliance-Location: Hyderabad (Flexible)-Experience Required: 8–10 years-Qualification: CS + LLB (Mandatory) from a reputed institution.-Reporting To: VP Finance / CEOIf interested kindly share the resume: n.ganesh@nxtwave.co.inRole Overview:We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Head – Legal & Compliance to lead our corporate legal, regulatory, compliance, and secretarial functions. This is a strategic leadership role involving risk management, legal structuring, fundraising documentation, corporate governance, IPO preparedness, contract negotiation, and stakeholder management.Key Responsibilities:- Legal Strategy & Governance- Develop and execute the company's legal strategy aligned with business goals and compliance needs. - Lead all legal risk mitigation efforts and provide strategic legal inputs to the board and CXOs. - Stay ahead of regulatory changes in the EdTech, education, and fintech sectors impacting business operations.- Contract Management- Draft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts including MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, content partnerships, SaaS, licensing, lease and LOIs. - Establish a standardised, tech-enabled contract lifecycle management process. - Guide internal stakeholders on contractual obligations and dispute resolution strategies.- Corporate Secretarial & ROC Compliance- Ensure end-to-end compliance under Companies Act, 2013 and other relevant laws. - Manage all Board, General Meetings, and Committee Meetings including drafting minutes, resolutions, and regulatory filings. - Maintain statutory registers and coordinate with external consultants/auditors.- Fundraising & Investor Compliance- Support due diligence, drafting of SHA, SSA, term sheets, side letters, and condition precedent fulfilment during fundraising rounds. - Coordinate with external counsel and investor legal teams. - Ensure compliance with FEMA, FDI regulations, and RBI reporting for foreign investments.Qualifications & Experience:- Bachelor of Law (LLB) and Qualified Company Secretary (CS), 8–10 years of experience in corporate legal, secretarial, and compliance functions, preferably in a startup or high-growth company. - Prior experience with fundraising, due diligence, and IPO preferred. - Strong understanding of contract law, company law, SEBI regulations, education sector laws, and commercial negotiations.Key Competencies:- Strategic legal mindset with hands-on execution capabilities. - High integrity and a solution-oriented approach. - Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to manage ambiguity, fast-changing regulations, and scaling businesses.What We Offer- Opportunity to be part of a leadership team shaping one of India's fastest-growing EdTech companies. - Ownership of a mission-critical vertical with visibility to the Board and investors. - Competitive compensation - A culture of innovation, agility, and execution excellence.


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