6.0 - 10.0 years

18 - 20 Lacs

Chennai

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Job Title: General Manager Company Secretary & Legal Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu Experience Required: 7–8 years (2 years acceptable based on candidate profile) Preferred Candidate: Male, Qualified Company Secretary (CS) with strong legal acumen and leadership skills Position Summary: 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”

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