Company Secretary

Job Summary:

Company Secretary

Key Responsibilities:

Company Secretarial:

• Ensure end-to-end compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 & RBI & FEMA related regulations.
• Manage board and shareholder meetings, including drafting agendas, investor relations, notices and minutes.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and oversee timely MCA filings.
• Coordinate annual filings, ROC submissions, and ensure compliance with Secretarial Standards.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining group-level policies and charters.

Commercial Contracts:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial contracts including:
• Supply and vendor agreements
• Franchise/brand collaboration agreements
• Technology and service contracts
• Consultancy and marketing arrangements
• Partner with procurement, marketing, operations, and finance teams to support business requirements while ensuring contractual risk mitigation.
• Monitor contractual obligations, renewal dates, and performance triggers.

Retail Leasing:

• Lead legal support for leasing of retail stores/cafés across India including:
• Drafting and negotiating LOIs, lease deeds, leave & license agreements, renewals, amendments, and termination notices.
• Reviewing property title documents and coordinating with external counsel for due diligence.
• Ensuring compliance with municipal and local real estate laws and licensing requirements.

Maintain a centralized lease tracker and manage end-to-end documentation and compliance.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI); LL.B. is an added advantage

• 4–6 years

  of relevant experience, preferably in an F&B retail or multi-location consumer business
• Hands-on experience in handling

  commercial contracts

  and

  retail leasing

• Strong knowledge of Companies Act, contract law and real estate laws
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail, organizational ability, and a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a dynamic business environment.