Job Description

Chief Legal Officer (CLO) / Head - Legal & Compliance

Reporting To:

Board of Directors / Managing Director / CEO

Department:

Legal, Compliance & Risk Management

Location:

India (Pan-India & International Exposure)

Experience Required:

15+ years

(Corporate, M&A, Fundraising, Litigation Strategy)

Team Size:

25 Core Legal Team + 3000+ Associated Lawyers (Pan-India & Global Network)

The

Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

will serve as the

principal legal authority

of the organization, responsible for

end-to-end legal governance

across

corporate operations, fundraising, company acquisition, restructuring, dispute management, and strategic business decisions

.

The CLO will

integrate legal strategy with business objectives

, manage

pre-litigation and post-litigation frameworks

, and lead a

large-scale legal ecosystem

comprising internal teams and thousands of associated advocates, counsels, and legal professionals.

This is a

C-suite, decision-making role

with

direct board exposure

and

strategic responsibility

.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Corporate Legal Governance

Act as

Chief Legal Advisor

to the Board, CEO, CFO, and senior management. Draft, review, and approve: Articles of Association, Shareholders' Agreements, JV Agreements Board policies, charters, governance frameworks Ensure

statutory, regulatory, and secretarial compliance

across group companies. Develop

company-wide legal SOPs, risk policies, and compliance matrices

.

2. Fundraising & Investment Legal Leadership

Lead

legal structuring of fundraising transactions

, including: Equity, Compulsory Convertible Instruments, Debt, Hybrid Instruments Private Equity, Venture Capital, HNI & Strategic Investments Draft and negotiate: Term Sheets, SSA, SHA, Investment Agreements Escrow arrangements, investor protection clauses Conduct

legal due diligence

for incoming and outgoing investments. Protect promoter and company interests while maintaining investor confidence.

3. Mergers, Acquisitions & Business Restructuring

Head all

M&A legal activities

, including: Acquisitions, mergers, slump sales, asset purchases Strategic stake acquisitions and exits Manage: Legal due diligence Transaction structuring Regulatory approvals and filings Coordinate with investment bankers, auditors, valuers, and consultants. Ensure

risk-mitigated and compliant deal closures

.

4. Litigation, Pre-Litigation & Dispute Management

Oversee

end-to-end litigation strategy

, including: Civil, Commercial, Corporate, Financial, and Regulatory matters Design

pre-litigation frameworks

: Legal notices, negotiation, mediation, arbitration Supervise

post-litigation execution

: Appeals, enforcement, recovery actions Manage high-value disputes involving: Banks, investors, regulators, vendors, partners, and borrowers

5. Legal Risk & Compliance Management

Identify, assess, and mitigate

legal, regulatory, and contractual risks

. Develop

risk matrices, compliance dashboards, and escalation protocols

. Ensure adherence to: Companies Act, SEBI, RBI, FEMA, Insolvency laws, Commercial laws Implement

internal audits and legal compliance reviews

.

6. Leadership of Legal Ecosystem

Lead and manage:

25+ in-house legal professionals

3000+ associated lawyers, counsels, and law firms

Allocate matters based on

jurisdiction, specialization, and risk profile

. Establish performance benchmarks, reporting systems, and quality control. Act as

final authority

on legal opinions and strategy approvals.

7. Business Strategy & Commercial Advisory

Participate in

strategic business decisions

from a legal lens. Support: New business models Product launches Expansion into new jurisdictions Balance

legal protection with commercial practicality

.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Exceptional expertise in

Corporate Law, M&A, Fundraising, Litigation

Strong command over

contract negotiation and risk structuring

Proven ability to manage

large legal teams and nationwide counsel networks

Strategic thinking with business-first legal approach High integrity, confidentiality, and leadership maturity Strong communication with Board, Investors, Regulators, and Courts

QUALIFICATIONS

LLB / LLM

from a recognized university Enrollment with Bar Council (mandatory) Additional qualifications in

Company Law / Corporate Governance

preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

15+ years

of post-qualification experience Prior experience as: General Counsel / Head of Legal / Senior Partner / CLO Hands-on exposure to: Fundraising transactions Company acquisitions High-value litigation and dispute resolution

AUTHORITY & DECISION RIGHTS

Final approval authority for all legal documents and strategies Direct access to Board and promoters Power to appoint, remove, and manage external counsels Authority to halt transactions posing unacceptable legal risk

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Executive-level compensation

(fixed + performance-linked incentives) Strategic bonus on successful fundraising & acquisitions Long-term growth opportunities with leadership authority
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?25,000.00 - ?95,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Internet reimbursement Life insurance
Experience:

LEGAL REPRESENTATION: 10 years (Required) LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS: 10 years (Required) Acquisition strategy: 4 years (Required)
Language:

English (Required)
Work Location: In person