Manager, Legal & 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

• 4-7 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).