TISTEPS - Legal Specialist - EdTech/HRTech - LLB/LLM

Position: Legal Specialist EdTech/HRTech

Location: Chennai

Department: Legal & Compliance

Reports To: Head of Operations / Legal Lead

Role Overview:

As a Legal Specialist at Impacteers, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the platforms operations, partnerships, and content offerings comply with applicable laws and industry standards. Youll be the legal backbone supporting our mission to empower careers through education and HR innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to Indian and international laws governing EdTech and HRTech platforms, including data protection (DPDP Act, GDPR), employment law, and educational standards.

- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with corporate partners, mentors, course providers, and technology vendors.

- Policy Development: Create and maintain internal policies related to privacy, intellectual property, anti-money laundering (AML), and user rights.

- Risk Assessment: Identify legal risks in new product features, partnerships, and marketing campaigns. Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate them.

- IP & Content Protection: Safeguard proprietary content, course materials, and platform innovations through copyright and trademark strategies.

- Dispute Resolution: Manage pre-litigation matters, user grievances, and coordinate with external counsel when necessary.

- Training & Awareness: Conduct internal workshops on legal best practices, compliance updates, and ethical standards for cross-functional teams.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Education: LL.B or LL.M from a recognized institution. Specialization in Technology Law, IP, or Employment Law is a plus.

- Experience: 3-6 years of legal experience, preferably in EdTech, HRTech, or SaaS platforms.

- Technical Acumen: Familiarity with digital platforms, AI-driven tools, and online learning ecosystems.

- Legal Tools: Proficiency in contract lifecycle management tools, legal research databases, and compliance tracking systems.

- Soft Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.