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Vice President - Legal

Vice President - Legal

Drishti GroupNew Delhi, Delhi, India
2 days ago
Job description

Job Description : VP- 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 hr@groupdrishti.in

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