About Us
upGrad is an online education platform, having presence in more than 25 countries, 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 is looking for people passionate about management and education to help design learning programs for working professionals to help us expand our overseas business and to stay sharp, relevant and help build the careers of tomorrow.
upGrad was awarded the Best Tech for Education by IAMAI. upGrad was also ranked as one of the LinkedIn Top Startups 2020: The 25 most sought-after startups in India
upGrad was earlier selected as one of the top ten most innovative companies in India by FastCompany.
We were also covered by the Financial Times along with other disruptors in Ed-Tech
upGrad is also the official education partner for Government of India - Startup India program
Our program with IIIT B has been ranked #1 program in the country in the domain of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

What You Would Be Doing
1.M&A; and Corporate Transactions:
Act as the running point of contact for M&A; transactions, including due diligence coordination, deal structuring, documentation, and closing support.
Liaise with external counsels and internal stakeholders (finance, business, strategy) through the deal lifecycle.
Support post-merger integration from a legal and compliance standpoint.

2.Structuring:




Advise on and support corporate structuring and re-structuring initiatives, including share swaps, entity setup, cross-border holding structures, and business reorganizations.
Work closely with finance and tax teams to ensure structures are legally sound and compliant with applicable jurisdictional requirements.

3.Contract Management:
Drafting, negotiating, reviewing and end to end management of company contracts with vendors, clients, etc. for APAC, EMEA and UAE business including any other international set-up of the Company
Responsible for structuring documentation for business transactions involving group companies and advising the business teams on the best structure basis the local laws of the foreign land
Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and the contract lifecycle management process and also look for automation and training to the business team thereby leading to lesser involvement of legal in day-to-day activities and making them self-reliant.
Track key contractual obligations, renewals, and risk flags.
Takes proper action to close out the contract in accordance with applicable procedures at the conclusion of all activity.

4.Regulatory Analysis – International Business:




Monitor and analyse regulatory developments impacting upGrad's business in APAC, EMEA, and the US.
Assess the legal and compliance impact of new regulations on existing and proposed business operations.
Coordinate with local counsel/advisors in relevant jurisdictions to ensure regulatory alignment.
Research on foreign laws and preparing drafts based on the research

5.Compliance:
Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for compliance matters across the organization.
Design, implement, and monitor compliance frameworks, policies, and processes.
Conduct periodic internal audits and compliance reviews; identify gaps and drive remediation.
Prepare and submit monthly compliance reports/dashboards for leadership and, where applicable, the Board.
Stay updated on evolving regulatory requirements and ensure timely policy updates.

What We Are Looking At
Law graduate with minimum 3+ years of experience (long term internship experience included) in leading law firm and/or in-house legal role, with exposure to M&A;, contracts, and regulatory/compliance work.
Good business acumen
Excellent Communication Skills
Knowledge on Companies Act, 2013 and FEMA
Experience in handling contracts in APAC, MENA and UAE regions and good negotiation skills on the contractual terms
Sound understanding of corporate law, regulatory frameworks, and compliance practices across multiple jurisdictions
Ability to work independently, manage multiple stakeholders, and handle ambiguity in a fast-growing business setting

📌 Assistant Manager Legal (Lucknow)
🏢 upGrad
📍 Lucknow