About the Organization
École Mondiale World School is a leading international school based in Mumbai, offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The institution serves a diverse community comprising local and expatriate families, diplomatic personnel, and professionals from multinational organizations.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity (Legal Officer)
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
- Enrollment with the Bar Council is preferred.
- Relevant experience in litigation, contracts, compliance, and corporate legal matters.
- Experience in the education sector or a corporate environment will be an added advantage.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
Litigation
- Attend court matters and coordinate legal proceedings.
- Draft and file applications, replies, affidavits, notices, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and case law analysis.
- Coordinate with management and senior counsel regarding litigation strategy.
- Monitor hearing dates, case progress, and advocate follow-ups.
- Draft legal notices relating to contractual disputes and recovery proceedings.
- Provide legal opinions and strategic legal advice.
Non-Litigation
- Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including:
- Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs)
- Leave & License Agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Software License Agreements
- Vendor and Service Agreements
- Website Development Agreements
- Joint Venture and Collaboration Agreements
- Draft employment contracts, service bonds, expatriate agreements, and workshop contracts.
Coordination & Advisory
- Advise departmental heads on legal and procedural issues.
- Assist management in legal risk assessment and decision-making.
- Coordinate with internal departments to strengthen legal compliance and operational transparency.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
- Advise management regarding changes in legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Assist in implementing compliance policies and procedures.
Trademark Management
- Coordinate with trademark attorneys.
- Assist in trademark filings, renewals, and record maintenance.
Government & External Liaison
- Coordinate with government authorities and agencies.
- Draft responses to legal notices, statutory communications, and official correspondence.
- Review and manage legal communications received by the organization.
Required Skills
- Strong legal drafting and research skills.
- Excellent communication and liaison abilities.
- Sound understanding of litigation and corporate legal processes.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.
- Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation management.
- High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
Mode of Work
- Full-Time
- On-Site
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Application Process
Interested candidates may apply through the LinkedIn job posting.
About the Employer
École Mondiale World School is a well-established international educational institution in Mumbai with a strong reputation for delivering globally recognized IB programmes and fostering academic excellence.
Official Source
The opportunity was advertised through a LinkedIn job posting by École Mondiale World School.
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