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VP, Legal and Governance

VP, Legal and Governance

NxtWaveHyderabad, Republic Of India, IN
17 days ago
Job description

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

  • CS + 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.
  • Benifits

  • 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 .
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