- Manage the University's legal affairs, minimise legal risk and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.

- Act as the primary in-house legal advisor to leadership, departments and administrative units.

Role & responsibilities

- Advise management, faculty and administration on legal issues affecting academic, administrative and financial operations.

- Interpret university statutes, ordinances, regulations, and governing legislation

- Provide opinions on employment, student discipline, admissions, examinations, and governance matters.

- Draft, review, negotiate and vet contracts ( vendor agreements, MoUs with institutions, research collaborations, sponsorship deals, leases and service contracts).

- Manage all litigation (court cases, tribunals, arbitration)

- Monitor case status, costs and deadlines.

- Handle notices, summons, RTI-related legal issues and regulatory inquiries.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies

- Conduct periodic legal audits and compliance reviews.





- Serve as legal member/advisor in committees (grievance, disciplinary, POSH, anti-ragging).

- Maintain legal records, case files and precedent databases.

- Submit periodic reports on litigation status, legal spend and compliance

- Prior work experience in any reputed University / Medical college or in any Education Institution is preferred

Preferred candidate profile

- Strong drafting, negotiation and legal research skills.

- Working knowledge of education law, service/employment law, contract law, IP law and administrative law.

- Experience in managing litigation and external counsel.

- High integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

- Positive communication, coordination and interpersonal skills

How to Apply?

Please confirm your interest by sending your updated resume to [email protected] then you may call on (phone hidden) / Neeraja

📌 Legal Manager (Gajraula)
🏢 SHRI VENKATESHWARA UNIVERSITY
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