Legal Manager

Job Title: Legal Manager Company: NxtWave Disruptive Technologies Private Limited (“NxtWave”) Location: Hyderabad, Telangana Position Type : Full-time Employment About Nxtwave: NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). In February 2023, NxtWave raised ₹275 crore led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm. The startup is also backed by Orios Ventuares, Better Capital, and marquee angels, including founders of some of India’s unicorns. NxtWave is one of India’s fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs. About NIAT: NIAT (NxtWave of Innovation in Advanced Technologies) is a proprietary brand and educational initiative of NxtWave Disruptive Technologies Private Limited. Under the NIAT brand, NxtWave collaborates with and partners with recognized universities and academic institutions to enhance the employability and skill development. Job Purpose: As a Legal Manager, you will serve as a key legal partner in a fast-growing startup environment, structuring, reviewing, and negotiating commercial, strategic, and collaborative agreements across NxtWave’s ecosystem. The role involves advising on contractual risk, transaction structuring, fundraising support, investor and governance documentation, technology and data protection matters, and regulatory compliance within the education and startup landscape. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, universities, investors, and third-party partners to build scalable legal frameworks, mitigate risk, and enable sustainable growth while operating with agility in a dynamic, high-growth ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities: ● Contract Management: ○ Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of agreements including LOIs, NDAs, MOUs, Term Sheets, Rentals & Lease Agreements, Saas Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Work Orders and other related documents. ○ Ensure legal enforceability, balanced risk allocation, and regulatory alignment of contractual arrangements. ○ Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, legal exposures, and commercial safeguards. ● University & Institutional Partnerships: ○ Provide legal support for structuring, evaluating, and operationalizing collaborations with universities, MNCs, B2B and other strategic partners. ○ Review partnership models and commercial frameworks from a legal and regulatory perspective. ○ Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with institutional engagements. ● Legal Compliance: ○ Oversee compliance with applicable laws including sector-specific requirements. ○ Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business and academic operations. ○ Support the development and implementation of compliance-driven processes and controls. ● Risk Mitigation: ○ Identify, evaluate, and manage legal and contractual risks. ○ Recommend risk-mitigation strategies and preventive legal safeguards. ○ Support dispute-prevention and pre-litigation assessments where necessary. ● Policy Development: ○ Develop, review, and update internal legal, contractual, and compliance policies. ○ Strengthen governance mechanisms and documentation standards ○ Ensure consistency and legal robustness of institutional practices. ● Audits and External Reporting: ○ Conduct regular audits to identify and address process issues, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. ○ Assist in providing necessary information and documentation for external audits, ensuring a seamless audit process. ● Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management ○ Manage pre-litigation notices, consumer complaints, grievances, show-cause notices and internal disputes ○ Coordinate with external counsel on ongoing litigation, settlements, and enforcement matters ○ Maintain records of disputes, litigation status, and follow-ups ○ Provide guidance on dispute resolution strategies and internal escalation processes ● Intellectual Property (IP) Management ○ Oversee filing, registration, and protection of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and domain names ○ Advise teams on IP usage, infringement avoidance, and licensing agreements ○ Maintain IP registers and track renewals and compliance obligations ○ Develop internal IP playbooks and guidelines for product, marketing, and content teams ● Process Optimization & Knowledge Management ○ Develop and maintain playbooks, templates, checklists, and automated processes for legal operations ○ Conduct periodic reviews of workflows, contracts, and compliance processes to identify efficiency improvements ○ Maintain knowledge repositories for legal, compliance, and regulatory matters ○ Track key legal metrics, risk exposures, audit outcomes, and compliance performance for management reporting ● Training and Knowledge Management: ○ Train employees on compliance policies and procedures, fostering a culture of adherence. ○ Keep abreast of regulatory changes and provide guidance to the organization on legal and compliance matters. Qualifications: ● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law from a reputable university or law college. ● 5-8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate environment. ● Being a Qualified CS is an added advantage Skills: ● Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation. ● Strong understanding of applicable laws and regulations. ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ● Ability to work independently, managing multiple tasks concurrently. ● Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. ● Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations, preferably within education, edtech, or institutional frameworks