LawSikho

Deadline Open Deadline

Location Gurugram, Haryana, India.

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

Details of the Organization

Established in 2019, Sunstone is a leading higher education service provider that works with academic institutions to upskill students for employability. Sunstone offers career-oriented training interventions for undergraduate and postgraduate students at 35+ educational institutions across 15+ cities.

Sunstone’s training programs are industry endorsed to enhance employability. These programs are designed for hybrid delivery with an unparalleled focus on soft skills and personality development. Sunstone’s focus is to provide students with a holistic educational experience.

Details of the Job/Internship

Sunstone is hiring a Legal Manager to join their office in Gurugram.

Role and Responsibilities

Legal Compliance

Ensure the organization’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Review, interpret, and advise on laws, rulings, and regulations affecting the organization’s operations.
Conduct audits and implement corrective measures to mitigate compliance risks.

Contract Management

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to protect the organization’s interests.
Standardize contract templates and ensure consistency across all legal documentation.
Oversee the management of the contract lifecycle, from creation to execution and renewal.

Risk Management

Identify potential legal risks and provide strategies to mitigate them.
Advise senior management on legal matters, ensuring risk exposure is minimized.
Implement risk management frameworks and oversee their adherence across all business units.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Manage all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the company.
Oversee external legal counsel where necessary and ensure that litigation strategies align with company goals.
Maintain records of legal proceedings and settlements.

Corporate Governance

Ensure compliance with corporate governance frameworks.
Advise the board of directors on governance-related legal matters, ensuring the organization adheres to best practices.
Oversee the preparation of legal documents for board meetings, shareholder meetings, and other governance-related activities.

Team Leadership and Development

Build, mentor, and lead a competent legal team, ensuring high performance.
Conduct training programs for staff on legal and compliance matters.
Manage the legal department’s budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Policy Development and Implementation

Draft, review, and update company policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Monitor changes in laws and regulations and ensure policies are updated accordingly.
Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure policy implementation.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the main point of contact for all legal matters with internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain strong relationships with regulators, external counsel, and other legal entities.
Provide legal support in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Intellectual Property Management

Oversee the protection of intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, etc.
Manage IP filings and disputes.
Ensure the company’s IP strategy aligns with business objectives.

Strategic Planning and Advisory

Collaborate with senior management on strategic initiatives from a legal perspective.
Advise on market expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and other growth strategies.
Align legal strategies with overall business goals.