Role: Head - Legal and Company Secretary
Function: Finance & Accounting
Experience: 8-12 years
Location: Saket, Delhi
Reporting To: CFO/Head of Finance
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly capable and experienced legal professional to join us as Head of Legal & Company Secretary. This role will lead the companys legal, compliance, and governance function and work in close partnership with senior leadership to support business strategy and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior management and cross-functional teams.
- Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, commercial, labour, and regulatory laws.
- Independently manage end-to-end secretarial and corporate legal matters as Company Secretary.
- Lead Board, Committee, and shareholder processes including AGMs/EGMs.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
- Prepare clear execution plans with steps, timelines, and accountability.
- Manage litigation and external counsel strategically.
- Proactively communicate complete and structured information to stakeholders.
- Build and mentor the internal legal team.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in law from a recognized institution.
- Company Secretary (CS) qualification strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of legal experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Mandatory hands-on experience in end-to-end legal and secretarial responsibilities in a listed company.
- Strong knowledge of corporate law, governance, and commercial contracts.
Key Attributes:
- Strong execution speed and ownership mindset.
- Highly structured and proactive communicator.
- Independent legal judgment with high integrity.
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
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