Description:

Company: FMCG

Designation: Company Secretary & General Manager- Legal

Exp: 10-18 years

CTC : 35 LPA

Secretarial & Governance Responsibilities:

- Acted as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer for Limited and oversaw legal and secretarial compliance for two Indian subsidiaries and three group entities.

- Ensured statutory and regulatory compliance across all entities under the Companies Act, 2013 and allied laws.

- Served as Key Managerial Personnel (KMP); managed all filings, disclosures, certifications, and company law compliances.

- Prepared and reviewed Board/Committee agendas, coordinated Board & General Meetings, and maintained accurate minutes and records.

- Supervised statutory registers, records, filings, and documentation across multiple entities.

- Advised the Board and senior management on governance, compliance risks, and regulatory developments.

- Acted as liaison between group companies and stakeholders - shareholders, directors, regulators, and intermediaries.

- Ensured timely filing of annual returns, financial statements, and ROC forms.

- Provided strategic input on entity structuring, governance frameworks, and business regulatory implications.

- Contributed to corporate strategy, policy formulation, and digital transformation of legal/secretarial functions.

- Led and mentored junior professionals and collaborated cross-functionally with finance, HR, marketing, operations, procurement, and CSR teams.

Legal Metrology & Product Regulatory Compliance:

- Reviewed and approved daily product labels for compliance under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and related rules.

- Advised marketing, packaging, operations, and NPD teams on labeling, declarations, and consumer disclosures.

- Handled and responded to show-cause notices from Legal Metrology authorities.

- Conducted training and awareness sessions to strengthen compliance and reduce regulatory risks.

Group-Level Corporate Restructuring, Legal & Compliance Projects:

- Managed legal documentation and secretarial formalities for mergers, hive-offs, and restructuring initiatives.

- Oversaw buybacks, capital structuring, and board/shareholder approvals as per Companies Act norms.

- Supported legal due diligence for private equity investments with external advisors, auditors, and investors.

- Led appointment and compliance oversight of Registrars & Transfer Agents (RTA); guided dematerialisation under NSDL/CDSL.

- Supported ISMS implementation covering legal, data governance, and compliance aspects.

- Facilitated onboarding on RXIL TReDS Platform - managed legal documentation, KYC, and RBI-compliant regulatory enablement.

- Secured and maintained key registrations:

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for financial compliance.

Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) membership for corporate outreach.

LMPC Importer Certificate for compliant import of goods under Legal Metrology rules.