Job Description

The Contracts Manager and [Company Secretary] will work in close collaboration with the India and APAC legal team to support the contract review for contracts in the region. As a company secretary the role will include ensuring corporate governance and secretarial compliance under the Companies Act.


The Contracts Manager and [Company Secretary] must be forward-looking with a "can do" orientation and willing to develop a deep understanding of the businesses they support. They must demonstrate innovative thinking, work independently and proactively, and function as a trusted advisor to the attorneys and business team members they support.

Primary Duties:

Assist and support the review, drafting and negotiation of agreements, including sales, service, framework agreements, and construction contracts in accordance with the Johnson Controls' policies. Partner with a variety of stakeholders to ensure that the contract language reflects Johnson Controls' internal policies in the Agreements. Conducting meetings of the board/ shareholders, preparing minutes and conducting necessary statutory filings before the ROC. Ensure compliance under FEMA regulations concerning FDI, issuance of securities Assist with in M&A projects with planning board actions, statutory filings and maintaining corporate governance records. Ensure clear and direct communication when corresponding (verbally or written) with the business team and customer on the status of the agreement. Advise the business to make well informed decisions related to the agreements. Perform research and analysis for decision-making and present synopsis. Assist in the implementation and communication of Johnson Controls' policies, processes and procedures for any agreement.

Candidates for the Contracts Manager and Company Secretary role must possess the following:

Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal). Must have knowledge of legal terminology in English. B.A.LL.B and ICSI certification and minimum of 5 years of contract review experience which includes meaningful periods of time supporting multinational organizations in the review and negotiation of English language contracts. Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation and organization skills. Process-driven, detail oriented, self-motivated, and analytical. Experience partnering with the business and to collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet specific needs of the business.

Proficient in MS Office Suite products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint