Legal Manager

Skills:

Strong knowledge of Indian corporate laws, contract law, labor laws,

education sector compliance and regulatory frameworks

Drafting and vetting of contracts, MoUs, service agreements and

vendor/legal documentation

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Strong negotiation, analytical and advisory skills

Practical exposure to handling legal notices, disputes, RTIs and

regulatory audits

Willingness to travel and handle legal coordination across multiple

campuses and state jurisdictions

Ability to work independently and in coordination with senior

leadership.

The Legal Manager will handle all legal matters for the company and ensure that the organization operates within

the boundaries of the law.

The role will include advising the leadership team on legal risks,

developing internal policies, managing contracts and ensuring legal

compliance in areas such as employment law, property leases,

affiliations, service contracts and institutional governance.

Provide legal counsel to the CEO, Director, COO and relevant heads

across the group

Draft, review and negotiate legal contracts, property agreements,

affiliation/MoU documents, service provider contracts and

employment agreements

Advise on compliance related to statutory and regulatory obligations

in education, labor and corporate governance

Assist with due diligence, policy formulation and risk mitigation

strategies

Represent the organization, if required, in liaison with external legal

counsel and ensure timely response to legal notices or disputes

Maintain legal documentation, contract repository and compliance

trackers

Coordinate with local authorities, consultants and regulatory bodies

across different campuses and cities

Support the onboarding of new campuses or business units from a

legal standpoint

Educate internal stakeholders and management teams about key legal

requirements and best practices

Provide legal risk assessment and support in institutional decision-

making

Periodically update management on legal developments relevant to

the education sector

Conduct internal legal audits and ensure timely renewal of licenses,

permits, affiliations and statutory registrations across all school

locations

Review and update institutional policies, HR handbooks, parent

handbooks, fee policies, disciplinary guidelines and data privacy

practices in line with evolving legal requirements

Advise on matters related to school land lease agreements, campus

expansion, facility rental and vendor disputes

Act as a liaison with law enforcement, municipal authorities and

education boards for any legal or regulatory matter involving school

operations

Monitor and manage issues relating to student safety, safeguarding

policies, child protection laws (POCSO, RTE compliance) and

parent-school legal interactions

Handle sensitive issues related to employee disputes, disciplinary

action or termination cases while ensuring fair legal procedure

Support the procurement and legal onboarding of technology

platforms, software licenses and digital content vendors to ensure

intellectual property compliance

Stay informed on changes in education laws, CBSE/State

Board/International curriculum regulations and represent the group

during legal hearings or policy advocacy forums if needed

Maintain a network of external legal advisors for consultation in

specific state-wise or sector-specific matters

Ensure the group is protected from legal liability by reviewing

insurance coverage, indemnity clauses and institutional risk exposure

Develop training modules or briefing sessions for campus leaders,

admin staff and HR teams on legal aspects of school management

Track court cases, arbitration matters and government notifications

affecting school operations, fee regulations, or administrative matters