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Urgent : Head of Legal Compliance
NxtWaveHyderabad, Telangana, India8 days ago
Job descriptionCS + LLB from a reputed institution. 9+ years of experience in corporate legal, secretarial, and compliance roles, preferably in startups or high-growth companies. Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, FDI, and contract law. Proven experience in fundraising, due diligence, and IPO readiness. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strategic yet hands-on, with high integrity and a proactive compliance mindset. Strategic leadership role with direct visibility to the Board and investors. Ownership of a mission-critical vertical in a fast-scaling company. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities. A culture of innovation, agility, and execution excellence.
About Nxtwave
NxtWave is one of India's fastest-growing EdTech companies, building the next generation of tech talent through industry-relevant programs. We're now looking for a dynamic Head – Legal & Compliance to lead our legal, regulatory, and corporate governance functions.
What You'll Do
- Lead the company's legal, compliance, and governance strategy aligned with business goals.
- Manage contract drafting, review, and negotiation for MSAs, NDAs, partnerships, SaaS, and vendor agreements.
- Oversee Company Law & ROC compliance, board meetings, filings, and statutory records.
- Support fundraising through due diligence, SHA / SSA / term sheets, and ensure FEMA & RBI compliance.
- Drive IPO preparedness — due diligence, DRHP support, SEBI / Companies Act compliance.
- Develop and implement policies (POSH, Whistleblower, Data Privacy, etc.).
- Manage litigation, dispute resolution, and coordinate with external counsel.
- Oversee IP portfolio — trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
- Build and mentor a legal & compliance team and collaborate cross-functionally.
What We're Expecting
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