JOB POST: Ampersand Group is Hiring a General Manager Legal in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India: APPLY NOW

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About the Organisation

The Ampersand Group is a multi-faceted, end-to-end solution provider in the education and skill development sectors. Driven by our firm belief in ‘Equality of Opportunity’, we are working towards a world where everyone has access to quality education and employment opportunities, regardless of socio-economic backgrounds, geographies and abilities.
As a key partner with the Government of India in several projects across the country, we enable every step of the ‘Education to Work’ cycle, such as-
·Early Childhood Care & Education with operations and management of creches, Balwadis and Anganwadis
· K12 education
· Vocational Training for high school students
· Skill Development, including training, placement, and micro-entrepreneurship opportunities
· Micro-entrepreneurship and livelihood programmes
Together as Team Ampersand, we have been making a meaningful impact and creating a lasting difference with over 12,000 employees across 20 locations in India and abroad. We are committed to enabling the intergenerational transformation of lives at an individual, family, community and society level, thus enabling India to reap the benefits of its vast demographic dividend.

Role description

Desired Qualification – Law Graduate / Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a reputed college/university.

Experience – 10 years of experience preferably in the education industry and having a blend of court practice and corporate experience.

Designation – AGM / GM

Work location – Mumbai, Malad

Job responsibilities:

To manage Litigation and Part of Non-Litigation.

Disputes Resolution – Litigation Management:

Regular and continuous interaction with Solicitors and Advocates and ensuring that strategies are implemented.
Vetting of pleadings.
Ensuring that pleadings are filed in Courts / Tribunals / Fora / Authorities within stipulated timelines.
Maintenance and timely circulation of MIS with Litigation.
Handling legal bills.
Legal activities governing charity commissioning

Disputes Resolution – Non-Litigation Issue and Day to Day Query Resolution:

Preparing replies to external communications.
Comparing/reviewing/finalizing documentation and contracts as per the requirement of business.
Research on the case laws and latest developments relating to education.
Liaison with various Government and Non-Government Authorities.
Maintenance and timely circulation of Query Resolution Tracker.

Contracts:

Drafting of property documents, sale deed, trust deed, lease agreements, leave and license agreements, MOUs, TOSs, agreement to sale and other property documentation. Advise on land & property matters.

Drafting of all commercial and legal documents as per the requirement of business to ensure that they are in accordance with the corresponding laws.

Effectively validate the documentation pertaining to various business deals to ensure legal compliance and guide the management team on the same.

Compliance of business contracts and obligations and guide on consequences of breach of any provisions, thereby protecting the organization from any legal ramifications.

Advice, guide and assist all internal stakeholders/departments/sister concerns, Corporate Office, Zonal office, Centres/Schools on Legal matters

Keep management updated on development periodically.