Vice President

AVP- Legal Location Head Office Karol Bagh Position Overview Drishti IAS is seeking a highly experienced and proactive VP -Legal to lead the legal and compliance function across all branches and business verticals including offline centres online EdTech platforms digital content media and publishing units The ideal candidate must have strong experience in the education or EdTech sector with deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing educational institutions digital learning platforms content rights and operations involving physical centres This role requires strategic leadership legal foresight and the ability to build a robust compliance culture across the organisation Key Responsibilities 1 Legal Strategy Advisory Develop and lead the organisation s overall legal strategy ensuring alignment with long-term business goals in the education and EdTech environment Advise senior leadership Board MD CEO Divisional Heads on legal implications of major decisions policies and business expansion plans 2 Compliance Management Education EdTech Ensure compliance with all regulations applicable to Coaching centres and educational institutions EdTech platforms and digital learning services Online content delivery privacy laws DPDP Act and IT guidelines Employment laws across multiple centres Establish internal compliance frameworks audits SOPs and risk-control processes 3 Contract Documentation Management Draft review and negotiate all legal documents including Vendor contracts Faculty and employee agreements Licensing agreements for content IP and digital media Collaboration MoU agreements Real estate rental and centre operation contracts Maintain a central repository of legal documents and ensure periodic review 4 Intellectual Property IPR Content Protection Oversee IP strategy for Study material video lectures books digital products Branding trademarks copyrights Handle issues related to piracy content theft unauthorised distribution and plagiarism Coordinate with tech and legal enforcement agencies for digital content protection 5 Litigation Management Manage and monitor all legal cases notices disputes and arbitration matters Coordinate with external legal counsel and ensure timely filings and responses Represent the organisation in legal proceedings when required 6 Policy Formation Formulate internal policies in line with organisational needs Data protection privacy HR policies and disciplinary frameworks Anti-harassment and grievance redressal guidelines Centre operations and student conduct policies Ensure all branches and departments adhere to policy guidelines 7 Risk Mitigation Due Diligence Conduct legal due diligence for new branches acquisitions partnerships and vendor onboarding Identify legal risks and propose preventive action plans 8 Regulatory Government Liaison Liaise with regulatory bodies local authorities and government departments related to Education-sector permissions Labour compliance Commercial and municipal regulations Handle inspections audits and statutory reporting 9 Team Leadership Lead and mentor the legal compliance team across the organisation Build a culture of legal discipline documentation and operational compliance across all departments Required Qualifications Experience Education LLB LLM from a reputed university Additional certifications in corporate law IPR or regulatory compliance preferred Experience 10-20 years of legal experience for VP level with at least 5-8 years in the Education EdTech sector Strong expertise in Contract management Regulatory compliance in education Intellectual property rights Tech platform and digital content compliance Litigation handling Key Skills Deep understanding of laws related to Education EdTech sector Strong drafting negotiation and documentation skills Ability to manage multi-location compliance Excellent communication and stakeholder management Strategic thinking with operational execution ability High level of integrity confidentiality and judgement To Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience at