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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Company Secretary & Legal professional to lead and manage the corporate secretarial and legal functions across LifeCell Group entities. The role demands an in-depth understanding of corporate laws, SEBI regulations, FEMA, mergers & acquisitions, IPO readiness, and other statutory requirements. The incumbent will directly support the Board, Senior Management, Investors, and Regulatory Authorities to ensure full legal and secretarial compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Secretarial & Board Compliance
- Prepare and issue notices, agendas, and notes for Board, Committee, and General Meetings
- Coordinate meeting schedules with Board and Management
- Draft and maintain Board minutes, attendance records, and statutory registers
- File required ROC forms and ensure timely compliance with the Companies Act
- Handle secretarial responsibilities across multiple group entities
- Provide insights to the Board based on competitor financial data
2. Corporate Actions (Companies Act)
- Manage Rights Issues, Private Placements, Buybacks
- Coordinate CSR activities and ensure regulatory filings
- Oversee Gratuity & ESOP Trust accounts and filings
3. FEMA / FDI Compliance
- Ensure compliance with FEMA regulations (FDI, ECB) across transactions
- File forms like FCGPR, FLA, ECB, FCS with RBI
- Work closely with Investors, Boards, Law Firms on SHA, SPA conditions
4. Mergers & Acquisitions
- Manage all stages of M&A: NBTS, Due Diligence, Agreements (BTA, SHA, SPA)
- Fulfil Conditions Precedent/Subsequent (CP & CS)
- Handle NCLT filings, affidavits, notices, stakeholder meetings
- Liaise with ROC, RD, OL, IT authorities during transactions
5. Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Manage entity-wide compliance through portal mapping and reporting
- Draft commercial agreements: B2B, Revenue Sharing, HLM, Loan Agreements
- Prepare necessary documentation to statutory authorities
- Handle Trademarks, ESG Reporting, and Govt. Scheme compliance
6. ESOP & Trust Management
- Administer end-to-end ESOP operations: grants, vesting, exercise, disclosures
7. IPO Readiness & SEBI Compliance
- Conduct Secretarial Due Diligence
- Prepare company for IPO with knowledge of SEBI & Stock Exchange regulations
8. Audit & Stakeholder Coordination
- Support statutory and lab audits with legal/secretarial inputs
- Coordinate with stakeholders and consultants for hearings and compliance
- Maintain effective shareholder and partner relationships
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Qualified Company Secretary (Mandatory); LLB is an added advantage
- 7–8 years (2 years) post-qualification experience in Secretarial & Legal functions
- In-depth understanding of Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI, IPO, CSR, M&A, and other regulatory frameworks
- Experience in handling Board communications, investor relations, and legal due diligence
- Strong drafting, documentation, negotiation, and compliance monitoring skills
- Proven leadership in managing teams and working with cross-functional stakeholders
Personality & Leadership Attributes:
- High integrity and discretion
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Attention to detail and proactive approach to risk & compliance
- Ability to multitask across group companies and drive legal strategy
Remuneration:
Commensurate with experience and industry standards
Primary Keywords (Must Have):
- “Company Secretary” OR “CS”
- “Legal Compliance”
- “Corporate Law”
- “ROC Filings”
- “Board Meeting Minutes”
- “Companies Act”
- “Secretarial Compliance”
- “FEMA Compliance”
- “FDI” OR “ECB”
- “M&A” OR “Mergers and Acquisitions”
- “CSR Compliance”
- “IPO Readiness”
- “SEBI Regulations”
Additional Keywords (Nice to Have):
- “Drafting Agreements”
- “ESOP Management”
- “Trust Compliance”
- “Trademark Filing”
- “NCLT Filings”
- “SHA” OR “SPA” OR “BTA”
- “Valuation Report”
- “Due Diligence”
- “Secretarial Audit”
- “Stakeholder Management”
- “Corporate Governance”
- “Compliance Portal”
