Company Secretary - Consulting Firm - LLB

This role is for a meticulous and experienced Legal & Compliance Manager / Company Secretary (the title may be adjusted based on the company's structure and the candidate's qualification/licensure).

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company's legal documentation, ensuring comprehensive statutory compliance, and advising the management on corporate governance best practices.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Legal Drafting, Vetting, and Review:

- Drafting, scrutinizing, and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements, contracts, and documents.

- Specific focus on reviewing and finalizing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), vendor contracts, service agreements, and internal policies to mitigate legal risks.

Statutory and Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensuring timely and accurate adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, with a primary focus on the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Regulations (if applicable to the entity).

- Monitoring changes in statutory requirements and implementing necessary internal process updates.

Record Keeping and Filings:

- Maintaining, updating, and safeguarding all statutory records, minute books, registers, and compliance documentation meticulously.

- Managing and coordinating the timely filing of required forms and returns with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) and other regulatory bodies.

Corporate Governance and Advisory:

- Advising the Board and Senior Management on matters related to Corporate Governance, best practices, and ensuring adherence to ethical standards.

- Providing expert guidance on regulatory matters, risk assessment, and legal implications of business decisions.

Coordination and Stakeholder Management:

- Liaising effectively with external legal counsels, auditors, compliance officers, and regulatory bodies (e.g., SEBI, RoC, Stock Exchanges) as required for filings, inspections, and advisory matters.

- Serving as a point of contact for legal and compliance inquiries from internal departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

- A professional qualification as a Company Secretary (CS) is highly desirable/mandatory (depending on the specific requirements of the company).

- A degree in Law (LL.B.) is an added advantage.

- Relevant experience (e.g., 5-8 years) in a similar role within a corporate legal/secretarial department or a reputable consulting firm