Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional for our PHARMA client to join their leadership team in Delhi NCR as the DGM - Legal & Company Secretary. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary custodian of their corporate governance framework, ensuring seamless alignment between our business operations and the evolving regulatory landscape. You will work closely with the Board of Directors, senior management, and external regulatory bodies to navigate complex legal challenges and mitigate enterprise risk. By spearheading our legal operations and secretarial functions, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the companys reputation, facilitating strategic decision-making, and ensuring that our growth trajectory remains legally sound and compliant at every stage.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee the entire spectrum of corporate secretarial functions, including the preparation of board agendas, minutes, and statutory filings to ensure absolute compliance with the Companies Act and SEBI regulations.

- Lead the end-to-end management of litigation and dispute resolution strategies, representing the organizations interests before courts, tribunals, and quasi-judicial authorities to minimize legal exposure.

- Direct the internal secretarial audit process to identify gaps in governance and implement robust corrective measures that uphold the highest standards of corporate integrity.

- Manage complex legal operations, including the drafting, vetting, and negotiation of high-stakes commercial contracts and agreements to protect the organizations commercial interests.

- Provide proactive legal advisory to senior leadership on regulatory changes and policy developments, enabling informed strategic planning and operational agility.

- Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory agencies to ensure timely compliance and effective resolution of legal matters, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

Must-Haves:

- 1. CS + LLB/LLM with strong corporate legal and secretarial experience.

- 2. Mandatory experience in Pharma / Life Sciences / Healthcare / Manufacturing.

- 3. Strong hands-on exposure to commercial and cross-border contracts.

- 4. Expertise in Companies Act, Board governance, SEBI and secretarial compliance.

- 5. Experience with CMO/CDMO, CRO, supply, distribution, licensing, NDA and technical service agreements.

- 6. Strong exposure to litigation management and external counsel handling.

Ideal Candidate:

- 1. 12-18+ years of relevant experience, preferably with a leading pharma/life sciences company.

- 2. A strong business-oriented legal professional who can balance compliance, risk and commercial objectives.

- 3. Comfortable dealing with Board/CXOs, regulators and senior stakeholders.