Head of Legal Compliance

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 .