Details of the Organization

The Ampersand Group is a leading end-to-end solution provider in education and skill development. Committed to ‘Equality of Opportunity,’ it works to provide access to quality education and employment for all, regardless of socio-economic background. The Group partners with the Government of India on projects spanning early childhood care, K12 education, vocational training, skill development, and micro-entrepreneurship. With over 12,000 employees across 20 locations, Ampersand drives meaningful social impact and intergenerational transformation.

Details of the Job/Internship

The Ampersand Group is hiring a Legal Counsel with 10 years of experience, preferably combining court practice and corporate legal experience, to manage litigation and non-litigation legal matters.

Role and Responsibilities

• Disputes Resolution – Litigation Management:
• Interact regularly with solicitors and advocates to ensure effective implementation of strategies.
• Vet pleadings and ensure timely filing in Courts, Tribunals, Fora, and Authorities.
• Maintain and circulate MIS reports related to litigation.
• Handle legal bills and activities related to charity commissioning.
• Disputes Resolution – Non-Litigation & Day-to-Day Queries:
• Prepare replies to external communications.
• Review, compare, and finalize documentation and contracts as per business requirements.
• Conduct research on case law and developments in the education sector.
• Liaise with Government and Non-Government authorities.
• Maintain and circulate the Query Resolution Tracker regularly.
• Contracts:
• Draft property-related documents such as sale deeds, trust deeds, lease agreements, leave & license agreements, MOUs, TOSs, agreements to sale, and other property documentation.
• Advise on land and property matters.
• Draft commercial and legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Validate business deal documentation for legal compliance and guide management accordingly.
• Monitor compliance of contracts and advise on legal consequences of breaches.
• Provide legal guidance and support to internal stakeholders, sister concerns, corporate offices, and centers/schools.
• Keep management updated on legal developments periodically.

Eligibility

• Law Graduate / Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a reputed college or university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, preferably in the education sector, with a blend of litigation and corporate legal exposure.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Application and Registration Details

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