Manager, Legal and Compliance

The role

We're on the lookout for a Manager – Legal & Compliance to join our team at Headout. In this role, you'll support the execution of Headout's global and Indian corporate governance framework as part of a lean Legal & Compliance team. You'll be hands-on with day-to-day compliance and secretarial processes, while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and cross-functional teams.

You will play a key role in managing secretarial compliances, ensuring timely execution, and improving processes through automation and technology. You'll also work across global entities, labour law compliance, and governance initiatives—while stepping in as an independent driver when needed to move tasks across the finish line.

This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence governance standards, compliance efficiency, and the evolution of a tech-enabled legal and compliance function.

What Makes This Role Special

• Drive end-to-end corporate secretarial processes including board meetings, statutory registers, and ROC filings.
• Own and support global compliance across international subsidiaries (US, Europe, Southeast Asia, etc.).
• Collaborate with multiple teams, auditors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure seamless compliance execution.
• Lead automation-first initiatives to streamline legal and compliance workflows using AI and technology.
• Work across labour laws, health & safety compliance, and global governance frameworks.
• Gain exposure to multi-jurisdictional compliance in a fast-paced, global environment.

What Skills & Experience You Need

• 6–7 years of relevant experience in legal and compliance roles, preferably in a fast-paced, multinational or venture-backed environment.
• Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI member) with an LL.B degree.
• Strong working knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, corporate secretarial practices, and labour & Health & Safety laws.
• Hands-on experience in managing end-to-end secretarial processes and corporate actions.
• Familiarity with global entity management and cross-border compliance requirements.
• Experience with FEMA/RBI compliances, filings, and regulatory coordination.
• Ability to design trackers, improve processes, and drive execution with high accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail with a zero-error mindset.
• Ability to break down ambiguous compliance requirements and execute in a structured manner.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to data privacy frameworks such as GDPR and India's DPDP Act.
• Experience supporting international subsidiaries and multi-jurisdictional compliance.
• Familiarity with AI-driven automation in legal and compliance workflows.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing standard commercial contracts (NDAs, MSAs, vendor agreements).