Company Secretary

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Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable corporate laws and regulatory requirements.
• Independently manage the Legal & Secretarial functions of the Company and its group entities in India.
• Oversee all secretarial functions, including:
• Convening and managing Board and General Meetings.
• Drafting and circulation of notices, agendas, minutes, and statutory reports.
• Administration of ESOPs, private equity transactions, corporate restructuring, audits, and CSR initiatives.
• Maintenance and timely updating of statutory books, registers, and records.
• Filing of necessary forms, returns, and documents with the Registrar of Companies and other statutory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with RBI and FEMA regulations.
• Promote and uphold best practices in corporate governance, ethics, and integrity.

• Contract Management:

  Draft, review, vet, and negotiate legal documents including agreements, MOUs, leave & license agreements, lease deeds, legal notices/replies, indemnity bonds, NDAs, service agreements, and related documents. Maintain a centralized repository of contracts.

• Litigation Management:

  Oversee end-to-end litigation processes, including:
• Coordination with external counsels.
• Drafting, reviewing, and vetting pleadings and submissions.
• Managing litigation budgets and negotiating fee structures with law firms.
• Conducting regular reviews of ongoing cases with senior management for risk assessment and resolution strategy.
• Provide counsel on Intellectual Property matters including registration, enforcement, prosecution, and protection of trademarks, copyrights, and designs.
• Offer legal advisory support on business, commercial, governance, and compliance matters.
• Keep internal stakeholders informed of key regulatory developments, statutory changes, and their implications.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Qualification:

  Company Secretary (CS) with a Law degree.

• Experience:

  [Insert as per requirement].

• Key Skills:

  Strong subject knowledge, decision-making ability, result orientation, team management, and excellent interpersonal skills.