Job Description

Nishuvi , Mumbai, Maharashtra, India



Department
Compliance & Litigation
Job posted on
Jul 4, 2022
Employee Type
Full Time
Experience range
6 years - 8 years


About Us:
upGrad is an online education platform building the careers of tomorrow by offering the most industry-relevant programs in an immersive learning experience. Our mission is to create a new digital-first learning experience to deliver tangible career impact to individuals at scale. upGrad currently offers programs in Data Science, Machine Learning, Product Management, Digital Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, etc. upGrad is looking for people passionate about management and education to help design learning programs for working professionals to stay sharp and stay relevant and help build the careers of tomorrow.

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  upGrad is the No.1 startup in India, as per the LinkedIn Top Startups 2020 list. This is the third year in a row that upGrad has been featured as one of the Top Startups by LinkedIn after 2018 and 2019
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  upGrad has won the title of ET Best Education Brand 2020
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  upGrad made it to the GSV Global EdTech 50 List 2020
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  upGrad won the 'Best Communication and Teaching Platform' in the Education Innovation Awards 2020 by Entrepreneur India
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  Received ‘Takshila Award’ by the 3AI Pinnacle Awards 2020 for upGrad’s programs in AI, Analytics and Data Sciences
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  Received ‘Best Corporate Training Programme’ by the 10th Annual Indian Education Awards 2020
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  upGrad’s Android App received the award under ‘Innovative Initiative’ at the mBillionth Awards 2020
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  Received IAMAI ‘Best Tech for Education’ 2019
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  Awards under the ‘Best Education Brands’ by Economic Times in 2018
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  Most Innovative Companies in India' by Fast Company in 2017
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  upGrad ranks as the fastest-growing edtech company and overall 7th among all Indian industries, in terms of revenue, as per The Economic Times and Statista ranking

upGrad has ranked amongst the Top 50 in the FT Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies 2021 List. What You Would Be Doing

The incumbent will carry out a range of functions and tasks in support of the legal team. Some of the key responsibilities include:

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  Assist businesses with compliance and risk management related matters and where necessary, coordinating with various departments and ensuring the compliance, conducting legal audit and due diligence
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  Draft and revise company policies (internal and consumer facing).
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  Drafting of legal notices, representations and replies against notice issued by statutory authorities, issuing legal advice and assistance in connection thereto.
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  Handling of labour issues and ensuring support to HR in implementing internal policies of the company.
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  Co-ordination with Advocates and Counsels in connection with company litigation including but not limited to consumer litigation. Preparation and review of all pleadings related to such litigations.
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  Anticipate legal support needs of the business and help define and drive the strategic plans of the Business.
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  Building IP portfolio for the company by filing new trademark applications, filing oppositions against infringing mark, issuing takedown/cease & desist notices etc.

What We Are Looking At

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  Minimum LLB /LLM from a reputed College/University
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  6-8 Years of Post -Qualification Experience
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  Strong communication skills in English (both written and oral).
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  Sound Knowledge of Computers-MS word and Excel
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  Well-versed in offering general legal and commercial advice.
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  Preferred from Education/Internet/E-Commerce/Media/FMCG Or Any Service Industry
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  Organization and prioritization skills, Effective time management, detail and accuracy