Company Secretary (CS) + LLB

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Statutory & Secretarial Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA, and all applicable statutory requirements.
  
• Manage board meetings, notices, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and statutory registers.
  
• Handle annual filings, ROC filings, XBRL, and maintenance of secretarial records.
  
• Ensure timely submission of returns and forms with MCA and other authorities.
  

2. Legal Documentation & Drafting

• Draft, review, and vet legal agreements such as vendor contracts, lease agreements, franchise agreements, NDAs, and MOUs.
  
• Ensure proper legal safeguarding of the companys interests in all contracts.
  
• Assist in litigation management and coordinate with external legal counsel as required.
  

3. F&B Industry Regulatory Compliance

• Manage licenses and renewals for FSSAI, trade licenses, fire licenses, pollution control, excise permits, and local municipal approvals.
  
• Track validity of licenses outlet-wise and ensure timely renewals to avoid penalties.
  
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, PF/ESI regulations, and employment-related statutory norms applicable to the F&B sector.
  

4. Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Advise the management on legal and compliance risks.
  
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, SOPs, and industry regulations.
  
• Support in drafting company policies, HR manuals, and compliance guidelines.
  
• Identify areas of potential legal exposure and propose preventive measures.
  

5. Contract & Vendor Management

• Maintain a central repository of all legal documents and agreements.
  
• Liaise with vendors, landlords, government departments, and regulatory bodies.
  
• Negotiate contractual terms ensuring favourable outcomes for the company.
  

6. Coordination & Internal Support

• Work closely with Finance, HR, Operations, Projects, and Procurement teams.
  
• Provide legal opinions on day-to-day business matters.
  
• Support in due diligence, audits, and internal compliance checks.
  

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Mandatory Qualification: Company Secretary (CS) + LLB

• 36 years of experience in corporate secretarial and legal roles; experience in F&B, hospitality, or retail industries preferred.
  
• Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, labour law, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Hands-on experience with MCA filings, drafting agreements, and license management.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and confidentiality handling.
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
  

Key Competencies:

• Legal drafting & interpretation
  
• Compliance management
  
• Corporate governance
  
• Risk assessment
  
• Negotiation skills
  
• Stakeholder coordination
  
• High accuracy & integrity
  

Employment Terms:

• CTC:

  67 Lakhs per annum

• Location:

  Kolkata

Interested candidates can email their cvs to moumita@mipl.com