Business Unit - MSM Unify Corporate Legal Compliance
Location - Gurugram, India
About MSM Unify
MSM Unify is a global education and workforce solutions platform that connects students, institutions, recruitment partners, and employers through innovative, technology-enabled services.
We operate in multiple jurisdictions and partner with universities, governments, and enterprises worldwide. MSM Unify is committed to maintaining the highest standards of legal integrity, compliance, and corporate governance.
- Key Responsibilities
- Legal Strategy Advisory
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership on all corporate, contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters.
- Develop and implement a global legal strategy aligned with the companys business objectives and risk appetite.
- Provide clear, practical, and timely counsel to internal stakeholders on diverse legal issues.
- Corporate Governance
- Ensure compliance with corporate laws, board governance practices, and regulatory filings.
- Draft, review, and maintain corporate policies, charters, and board resolutions.
- Support board meetings, AGMs, and maintain statutory records.
- Contracts Transactions
- Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, joint venture agreements, institutional MOUs, NDAs, and vendorservice contracts.
- Manage legal aspects of cross-border transactions, partnerships, and MA activities.
- Ensure favorable terms and mitigate risks in all agreements.
- Risk Management Compliance
- Identify potential legal risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy laws e.g., GDPR, Indian IT Act, labor laws, intellectual property laws, and international trade regulations.
- Lead legal due diligence and respond to regulatory audits or investigations.
- Disputes Litigation
- Manage and oversee all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the company.
- Coordinate with external counsel and monitor progress of legal proceedings.
- Leadership Team Development
- Build and lead the in-house legal and compliance team.
- Foster a strong culture of ethics, compliance, and transparency across the organization.
- Provide training and awareness sessions to employees on key legal and compliance topics.
- Qualifications
- LLB,LLM from a reputed law school company secretary CS qualification is an added advantage.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in corporate legal, compliance, and governance roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
- Experience in handling legal functions for multinational organizations or technology-driven businesses preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Indian corporate laws, international contracts, cross-border regulations, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Key Attributes
- Strategic and proactive legal advisor with business acumen.
- High integrity and ethical standards.
- Strong communicator and influencer, capable of building trust across levels.
- Ability to manage complexity and deliver under pressure.
- Collaborative and culturally sensitive, with a global mindset.
