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Chief Legal Officer

Chief Legal Officer

Job Description

About MSM Unify

MSM Unify is a global education and workforce solutions platform that connects students, institutions, recruitment partners, and employers through innovative, technology-enabled services.
We operate in multiple jurisdictions and partner with universities, governments, and enterprises worldwide. MSM Unify is committed to maintaining the highest standards of legal integrity, compliance, and corporate governance.

Roles and Responsibilites

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Legal Strategy Advisory
  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership on all corporate, contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters.
  • Develop and implement a global legal strategy aligned with the companys business objectives and risk appetite.
  • Provide clear, practical, and timely counsel to internal stakeholders on diverse legal issues.
  • Corporate Governance
  • Ensure compliance with corporate laws, board governance practices, and regulatory filings.
  • Draft, review, and maintain corporate policies, charters, and board resolutions.
  • Support board meetings, AGMs, and maintain statutory records.
  • Contracts Transactions
  • Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, joint venture agreements, institutional MOUs, NDAs, and vendorservice contracts.
  • Manage legal aspects of cross-border transactions, partnerships, and MA activities.
  • Ensure favorable terms and mitigate risks in all agreements.
  • Risk Management Compliance
  • Identify potential legal risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement internal controls.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy laws e.g., GDPR, Indian IT Act, labor laws, intellectual property laws, and international trade regulations.
  • Lead legal due diligence and respond to regulatory audits or investigations.
  • Disputes Litigation
  • Manage and oversee all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the company.
  • Coordinate with external counsel and monitor progress of legal proceedings.
  • Leadership Team Development
  • Build and lead the in-house legal and compliance team.
  • Foster a strong culture of ethics, compliance, and transparency across the organization.
  • Provide training and awareness sessions to employees on key legal and compliance topics.

Skills and Competencies

  • Qualifications
  • LLB,LLM from a reputed law school company secretary CS qualification is an added advantage.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in corporate legal, compliance, and governance roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
  • Experience in handling legal functions for multinational organizations or technology-driven businesses preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Indian corporate laws, international contracts, cross-border regulations, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
  • Key Attributes
  • Strategic and proactive legal advisor with business acumen.
  • High integrity and ethical standards.
  • Strong communicator and influencer, capable of building trust across levels.
  • Ability to manage complexity and deliver under pressure.
  • Collaborative and culturally sensitive, with a global mindset.

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The MSM culture is driven by human values, flexibility, and sustainability.

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Leadership with a Heart

Our senior executives and team managers arenโ€™t just experienced and knowledgeable. They are also dependable, insightful, and happily work with teams to meet our goals together.

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Diversity and Purpose

Thereโ€™s never a dull day here, and you wonโ€™t get stuck in a single routine or campaign. We offer the chance to work on career-defining projects at MSM or for our partner institutions.

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Career Mobility

Just as we work hard to help students of the world achieve their study-abroad aspirations, we equip our staff with learning opportunities for their personal and professional growth and advancement.

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Stable Partnership

At MSM, weโ€™re in it for the long haul. We work with people who aim to grow with us and take MSM to new heights around the world. Everyone is a partner for growth.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

It is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry or ethnic origin, nationality, religious belief, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, family or marital status, and pregnancy.

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