Company Secretary & Counsel - IT

Job Description

Company Secretary & Counsel

As Company Secretary & Counsel, you will be part the legal team advising a fast-paced, high-growth software company on corporate, procurement, regulatory and legal matters, interacting with stakeholders spread across different geographies, while reporting into Head of Legal, India.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Organize the periodic meetings of the Board of Directors, the Annual General Meeting, Board Circulars, and all related documentation including agendas, resolutions and minutes.

- Ensure that the company is operating within the scope of its registered charter, stated objectives and registrations within corporate regulations and overseeing any necessary restructuring.

- Ensure its directors have the proper signatory setup; DSC registration and related renewals; annual certifications, disclosures, and all compliances to operate within the corporate regulatory framework.

- Maintain an oversight of any updates or changes to the Memorandum and Articles of
Association

- Prepare and maintain statutory registers under the provisions of Companies Act and other applicable laws.

- Draft, review and revise a broad range of contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work and professional services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data processing agreements, and sponsorship agreements

- Provide guidance on the compliance requirements under labour laws and assist the teams
in ensuring compliance.

- Support internal, external and regulatory audits

- Evaluate the impact of evolving legal and statutory regulations pertaining to the relevant business function and highlight the same for implementation within the Company.

- Work with Head of Legal, India on various matters including drafting department processes, effectively addressing legal issues in a timely and proactive manner, identifying, and mitigating risks and imparting training to stakeholders on regulatory or policy matters

Who You Are?

- Proactive self-starter, demonstrated ability to perform, succeed and multi-task in a fastpaced environment with varying deadlines with an ability to work independently

- An individual who is reliable and dependable as a team member and takes accountability to complete assignments with a sense of urgency without compromising on quality.

- Excellent interpersonal skills including discretion, tact, and courtesy, along with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

- Ability to build and maintain strong positive relationships with team members and business stakeholders, including senior leaders

- Flexibility to take on special projects/additional responsibilities with an eagerness to learn.
 
What You've Accomplished :

- Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with 4-6 years of experience as a Company Secretary of a mid-sized Company

- Bachelor's degree in law, preferably from a reputed university

- 5+ years of experience of working in an in-house legal team

- Experience working in a Software as a Service (SaaS) organization preferred.

- Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: global procurement practices; global corporate law; privacy law

Location Bangalore , Must CS& LLB