Details of the Organization

Founded in 2015, upGrad is Asia’s largest integrated learning, skilling, workforce development, and placement company. It offers online and hybrid degrees, study abroad programs, certifications, bootcamps, and doctorates for working professionals. The B2B arm provides enterprise training, recruitment, and staffing services. upGrad serves 10M+ learners across 100+ countries with 300+ global university partners and 20,000+ recruitment partners.

Details of the Job/Internship

upGrad is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel with 10+ years of experience to lead its in-house legal function across multiple business verticals. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead complex contract structuring, negotiations, and closures across B2C, B2B, university partnerships, SaaS, and vendor arrangements.
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and implement mitigation frameworks across consumer, digital, and education laws.
• Guide IP protection, licensing, and risk management for content, platforms, and branding initiatives.
• Support leasing and property strategy with legally compliant structures.
• Drive dispute resolution strategy, oversee legal notices, and manage external counsel.
• Manage and mentor the in-house legal team, ensuring consistent standards and escalation of complex matters.
• Strengthen legal policies, contract standards, and governance practices across functions.

Eligibility

• 10+ years of legal experience in law firms and/or in-house roles.
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, negotiations, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of IP, consumer protection, and property laws.
• Experience managing disputes and pre-litigation matters.
• Background in education, technology, SaaS, or digital businesses preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management with a pragmatic business mindset.

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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