We are seeking a seasoned legal and corporate governance professional to lead our Legal & Secretarial function. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and company secretarial practices, with a strong understanding of the Indian legal and regulatory landscape. This role is critical in ensuring our firm's legal integrity, risk management, and governance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory & Compliance
Provide strategic legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (Companies Act, FEMA, BIS, Demat, etc.).
Manage legal risks and provide proactive solutions to mitigate exposure.
Company Secretarial Functions
Oversee all secretarial functions including board meetings, shareholder meetings, and statutory filings.
Ensure timely and accurate compliance with ROC and other regulatory bodies.
Maintain statutory registers and records as per the Companies Act.
Labour & Industrial Relations
Advise on labour laws, employment regulations and industrial relations matters.
Ensure compliance with applicable labour legislations including Shops & Establishments Act, Factories Act, Payment of Wages Act, etc.
Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution in coordination with HR.
Liaise with labour authorities and represent the clients / firm in labour-related proceedings, if required
Corporate Governance
Advise on best practices in corporate governance and ensure adherence to internal policies.
Support the Board and Committees with governance frameworks and documentation.
Stakeholder Management
Liaise with external legal advisors, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders.
Represent the firm in legal proceedings, if required.
Team Leadership
Lead and mentor a team of legal and secretarial professionals.
Foster a culture of compliance, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
CS (Company Secretary) is mandatory; LLB or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 10-12 years in legal, secretarial, and labour law roles, preferably in professional services or consulting firms.
Strong knowledge of Indian corporate laws, labour laws, regulatory frameworks, and governance standards.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
Work with a reputed and growing consulting firm with a strong client base.
Opportunity to shape the legal and governance framework of the organization.
Collaborative and professional work culture.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹3,000,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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