Company Secretary - Legal

Experience: 8-10 years of experience in legal roles, preferably in financial services, NBFCs, insurance, mutual funds or real estate brokerage.

Location: Mumbai

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:

- Keep abreast of evolving laws and regulatory guidelines affecting DSAs, corporate insurance agencies, mutual fund distributors and real estate brokerage.

- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard company operations.

- Liaise with regulatory authorities as needed.

Contract Management & Documentation:

- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including loan distribution agreements, insurance distribution contracts, mutual fund agreements and real estate brokerage agreements.

- Ensure all business contracts are legally sound and aligned with regulatory requirements.

- Maintain proper documentation for business transactions and client agreements.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

- Manage legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration proceedings.

- Represent the company in legal matters and coordinate with external legal counsel when required.

- Handle customer complaints and regulatory inquiries in coordination with compliance teams.

Corporate Governance & Advisory:

- Advise the leadership team on legal risks, corporate policies, and governance frameworks.

- Ensure adherence to corporate governance best practices.

- Assist in board and shareholder meetings by providing legal opinions and necessary documentation.

Team Leadership & Training:

- Lead the legal department and foster seamless coordination with all internal departments to ensure legal compliance across business operations.

- Conduct legal training sessions for employees to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in legal roles, preferably in financial services, NBFCs, insurance,

mutual funds or real estate brokerage.

- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, AMFI, RERA).

- Expertise in contract law, litigation, corporate governance, and compliance.

- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.