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Senior Manager - Legal

  • Company

    JSW Foundation

  • Location

    Mumbai Maharashtra

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Finance & Operations

  • Experience

    5 - 10 years

  • Date Posted

    30-Jun-2025

About JSW Foundation

JSW Foundation the social development arm of the JSW Group works towards empowering communities with the core goal to nurture their aspirations as well as capabilities. Established in 1989 the Foundation has been built on the idea that every life is important and must be given a fair opportunity. Over the years it has invested in innovative ideas and initiatives that have been able to shape the future of several men women and children and has allowed them to hope for a better tomorrow.

Overview of the Role

Were hiring a Senior Manager - Legal for JSW Foundation. This role is crucial for ensuring legal compliance and governance across our diverse philanthropic work. Youll handle strategic advisory regulatory compliance contracts risk management litigation policy partnerships and tax/charity law. We need someone with strong knowledge of non-profit and Indian legal frameworks to support our social impact goals.

Job Description

- STRATEGIC LEGAL ADVISORY:
Providing expert legal counsel
Developing proactive legal strategies
Ensuring up-to-date knowledge of CSR laws

- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & GOVERNANCE:
Ensure compliance with CSR regulations
Tax-exemption laws and reporting
Manage corporate governance
Advise on CSR best practices

- GRANT MANAGEMENT & CONTRACTS:
Oversee drafting reviewing and negotiating contracts
Ensure agreement compliance
Advise on due diligence

- RISK MANAGEMENT:
Identify assess and mitigate legal risks associated with CSR initiatives
Provide proactive legal solutions to minimize liability

- POLICY DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION:
Identify assess and mitigate legal risks associated with CSR initiatives
Ensure internal policies promote transparency and ethical fundraising

- LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
Oversee legal disputes and litigation
Manage external legal counsel
Develop alternative dispute resolution strategies

- CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS:
Provide legal support for partnerships
Negotiate and manage partnership agreements
Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations

- TAX AND CHARITY LAW COMPLIANCE:
Ensure adherence to all applicable charity laws and tax regulations
Advise on tax-efficient philanthropic strategies

- TEAM LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION:
Lead and manage the legal department
Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth execution of CSR initiatives
Participate in strategic planning

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

- In-depth knowledge of non-profit charity and CSR laws and regulations.
- Experience with corporate governance regulatory compliance and risk management in the non-profit sector.
- Strong drafting negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficient in contract law charity law and tax-exempt status management.
- Ability to provide strategic legal advice in a dynamic mission-driven environment.

Education

Advanced Legal Degree (e.g. LLM in Non-profit or Charity Law) or specialized certifications in CSR-related legal fields.

Experience

- Experience in CSR philanthropy or public policy. - Leadership: Proven experience in leading teams and working closely with senior management and trustees.

Company Policies

Leave Policies

Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Learning & Development

Upskilling

Healthcare & Wellness

Insurance