Contracts and Vendor Management
Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements, transport contracts etc
Handle commercial leases, property acquisitions, and infrastructure development contracts for current campuses.
Review partnership agreements for extra-curricular activities, digital learning software, and franchise models.
Employment and Labor Law
Oversee the drafting of employment contracts, teacher handbooks, and staff codes of conduct.
Advise human resources on labor compliance, disciplinary actions, grievance handling, and teacher terminations.
Ensure compliance with employee perks, provident fund, and workplace safety rules (such as POSH guidelines for prevention of sexual harassment)
Litigation and Risk Management
Coordinate and manage active legal disputes, consumer forum cases, or parental grievances.
Liaise with external advocates and counsel to represent the school in court or administrative hearings.
Conduct internal risk assessments regarding student safety, data privacy of student records, and campus liabilities.