Head of Legal Affairs

Job Description Position: Head – Legal & Liaisoning Organization: Pathways World School, Gurgaon (Unit of RPJ Holdings Pvt. Ltd.) Location: Corporate Office, MG Road, Sultanpur, New Delhi Reporting To: CFO & Promoter Directors Role Overview We are looking for a senior professional to head the Legal, Compliance & Liaisoning function. The ideal candidate will come with strong hands-on experience in real estate, education, hospitality, or service industries, having dealt extensively with government authorities in Haryana & Delhi NCR. The role will involve overseeing all legal, compliance, and regulatory matters while ensuring smooth liaisoning with multiple departments including Education, Labour, Land Revenue, Town & Country Planning, Urban Local Bodies, Pollution Control Board, Environment and Forest, District Administration, Municipal Corporations, Police, and other local/state bodies. This position demands excellent stakeholder management, dispute-handling abilities, and practical knowledge of various laws and regulations, contractor/vendor disputes, and statutory compliances relevant to large institutions, schools, and infrastructure-driven organizations. Key Responsibilities Government Liaisoning & Regulatory Affairs - Act as the principal point of contact for the organization with state and central government bodies, district authorities, and regulatory agencies. - Liaison with departments such as Education, Labour, Land Revenue, Town & Country Planning, Urban Local Bodies, Pollution Control Board, Environment and Forest, District Administration, Municipal Corporations, Police, and other local/state bodies. - Proactively track and interpret policy/regulatory changes in Haryana & Delhi. - Obtain and renew approvals, licenses, permits, and clearances on a timely basis. Labour Law & Dispute Management - Handle disputes and compliance related to labour laws, employee grievances, contractor/vendor issues, PF/ESI matters, and disciplinary cases. - Represent the organization before labour authorities, conciliators, or courts when required. - Provide advisory on employee/contractor-related litigation and ensure timely resolution. Contracts, Legal & Compliance - Draft, vet, and negotiate contracts and agreements related to vendors, contractors, and service providers. - Manage all litigation including civil, labour, arbitration, and commercial disputes. - Ensure statutory compliance across all applicable laws. - Build preventive mechanisms and strategies for legal risk mitigation. Candidate Profile Education Preferably a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law. Experience - 10–15 years of hands-on experience in Legal & Liaisoning, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. - Preferred industries: Real Estate, Education, Hotels/Hospitality, or Large Service-sector organizations. - Proven track record of relationship building and liaisoning in Haryana and Delhi NCR. Skills & Attributes - Excellent government liaisoning and relationship-building skills. - Strong understanding of labour laws, service industry contracts, land revenue matters, environmental and municipal compliances etc. - Excellent analytical and drafting skills - Sharp negotiation and dispute resolution skills. - High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality. - Ability to work independently, handle pressure, and deliver results within timelines. Other Details - Work Schedule: Monday to Saturday (2nd & 4th Saturday off). - Travel: Frequent local travel in Delhi & Haryana; occasional visits to government/state headquarters. - Commute: Employee must commute in own vehicle. - CTC Range: ₹12 – 18 LPA (not a limiting factor for the right candidate).

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