Qualified Company Secretary (Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India -- ICSI) + membership valid and in good standing.
Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in secretarial / legal / compliance functions in a corporate environment.
Strong working knowledge of Indian corporate laws (Companies Act, 2013), regulatory compliance, statutory filings, corporate governance norms; and preferably familiarity with applicable laws/regs depending on industry (e.g. SEBI, FEMA, labour/environmental laws, depending on context)
Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills -- to draft/review contracts, agreements, board resolutions, legal opinions; liaise with regulatory authorities, external counsel, boards & stakeholders
Strong analytical, risk-assessment, and compliance discipline; ability to handle multiple statutory and legal-compliance tasks with confidentiality, integrity and timely follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
Secretarial & Governance
Convene and coordinate Board meetings, Committee meetings and General Meetings; prepare agendas, board packs, follow-ups, minutes and resolutions; maintain statutory records and registers (directors, shareholders, charges etc.)
Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns and compliance documents (annual returns, resolutions, changes in share capital / directors / KMPs etc.) with relevant authorities (e.g. Registrar of Companies / MCA / as per Companies Act) Ensure compliance with corporate governance norms, secretarial standards, and maintain transparency and regulatory adherence.
Legal & Compliance Advisory
Provide legal support and advice on corporate law matters, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management. Serve as internal legal counsel to the Board and Management.
Draft, review, negotiate and manage commercial agreements, vendor/customer contracts, joint venture / partnership agreements, share-issuance/transfer documents, mergers, acquisitions, restructuring documents etc., ensuring legal soundness and regulatory compliance. Oversee legal due diligence and compliance related to corporate actions (M&A, restructuring, share allotments or buybacks, capital raising, mergers, demergers etc.) when required.
Identify, assess and manage legal and compliance risks; liaise with external counsel / regulators / authorities for litigation, dispute resolution, regulatory filings, approvals, compliances as needed.
Strategic & Advisory Role
Guide Board and Senior Management on legal, regulatory and corporate governance best practices; interpret laws and regulations, provide timely updates on changes, and translate into actionable recommendations / compliance plans.
Facilitate corporate actions (capital raising, share issues, buybacks, corporate restructuring), share transfers, share-holder communications and investor relations (if applicable) under statutory compliance
Maintain confidentiality, integrity, ethical compliance; act as the key internal legal-compliance gatekeeper to protect company interests.
Miscellaneous / Other Legal Matters
Monitor other applicable laws and regulations (labour laws, environmental laws, tax/TDS compliance, sector-specific regulations, regulatory obligations like FEMA/SEBI/industry-specific laws etc., depending on company's business). Liaise with statutory authorities, regulators, external counsel, auditors, stakeholders as required; handle legal notices, litigations/ disputes, regulatory queries, compliance audits.
Any other legal/secretarial assignments as entrusted by Board/ Management from time to time.
Skills & Competencies
Deep knowledge of Indian corporate laws, the Companies Act, regulatory & compliance frameworks, compliance best practices.
Strong drafting, documentation, contract-review & negotiation skills.
Good analytical, problem-solving, risk-assessment and decision-making abilities.
Excellent verbal/written communication, stakeholder management, confidentiality, integrity.
Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize under deadlines, take independent decisions, coordinate with internal & external stakeholders.
Comfortable with travel (Ahmedabad, Mumbai)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
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