Senior Legal Manager

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel to lead the legal workstream for our strategic campus initiative in India. This is a unique opportunity for a talented lawyer who thrives at the intersection of education, law, and compliance.
Job Description:
• Serve as the legal team lead for the international campus initiative, owning end-to-end execution of contracts and compliance across multiple locations in India.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts relating to the campus initiative, including those with students, faculty, partners, and vendors.
• Respond to all student-related issues and compliance on behalf of the campus initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• 7+ years of in-house legal experience, preferably in the higher education or ed-tech sector.
• Well-versed in contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating.
• Working knowledge of University Grants Commission regulations for setting up foreign university campuses in India.
• Proven ability to work with globally distributed teams and external stakeholders with different time zones.
What We Offer:
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on learners in India.
• The opportunity to work on diverse types of transactions in various time zones.
• A high-quality standard of documentation and communication across stakeholders.
Nice to Have:
• Familiarity with data privacy laws, especially in education, across jurisdictions.

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