Job Description: Manager / Senior Manager - Legal & Company Secretary

- IPO experience is a must

Location: Mumbai (Head Office)

Department: Legal & Secretarial

Reporting To: CFO / Head - Legal & Compliance

Experience:10-15 years

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and qualified LLB cum Company Secretary professional to lead the organization's legal, secretarial, and compliance functions. The role requires a strong understanding of corporate governance, manufacturing and commercial operations, and regulatory frameworks. The incumbent will act as a key advisor to management on legal risks and compliance matters, while ensuring smooth execution of statutory responsibilities under various laws.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Secretarial & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, SEBI, and other statutory regulations.

- Organize and manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and Annual General Meetings, including agenda preparation, minutes, and follow-up actions.

- Handle all ROC filings, statutory registers, and compliance documentation as per legal requirements.

- Liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors, consultants, and legal advisors as required.

- Ensure timely filings and disclosures related to subsidiaries, joint ventures, and group entities.

2. Legal Advisory & Contracts

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including vendor contracts, distributorship agreements, NDAs, lease and property documents, MoUs, and service contracts.

- Advise internal stakeholders (Sales, Procurement, Projects, Manufacturing, etc.) on commercial and legal implications of business decisions.

- Manage litigation and coordinate with external counsel for civil, commercial, and labor-related matters.

- Provide proactive legal advice to mitigate risks and ensure smooth business operations.

3. Governance & Risk Management

- Support leadership in implementing corporate governance frameworks and ensure adherence to internal control mechanisms.

- Assist in legal due diligence, mergers, acquisitions, and business restructuring, as and when required.

- Track changes in legislation and assess business impact, advising management accordingly.

4. Policies, Processes & Documentation

- Develop and maintain company-wide legal and compliance policies, SOPs, and documentation frameworks.

- Support internal audits and compliance reviews for the group's entities.

- Ensure legal due diligence for vendor and partner contracts.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Qualification: LLB + Company Secretary (CS) - both mandatory along with IPO experience.

- Experience: 10-15 years of post-qualification experience in handling legal and secretarial functions, preferably in manufacturing / building materials / real estate / industrial sectors.

- Strong knowledge of corporate laws, contract management, regulatory compliance, and property-related legal matters.

- Proven experience in Board management, drafting agreements, and dealing with external legal bodies.

- Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.

- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Key Competencies:

- Strong legal and regulatory understanding

- Business orientation and risk assessment ability

- Strategic mindset and problem-solving approach

- Integrity and confidentiality

- Collaboration and influencing skills