General Manager Corporate Governance

Role Summary: The General Manager – Corporate Governance will lead the company’s corporate governance, legal compliance, and internal policy framework to ensure strong ethical standards, regulatory integrity, and sustainable business practices across the organization. Reporting directly to the CMD, the role is pivotal in advising senior management on governance risks and legal matters, validating strategic agreements, and shaping policies that support Sumadhura’s growth trajectory while maintaining full regulatory alignment. Key Responsibilities: Corporate Governance · Lead the development and implementation of best-in-class corporate governance practices · Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI guidelines (as applicable), and internal governance protocols · Facilitate board and committee meetings, ensuring timely agenda, minutes, and statutory filings · Develop and manage the corporate governance calendar and related processes Legal Compliance & Policy Formation · Oversee organization-wide legal and statutory compliance including Income TAX Act, GST, RERA, environmental, tax, labor, and land-related. · Develop and enforce internal policies to ensure alignment with evolving legal frameworks · Collaborate with legal, finance, HR, and operations teams to embed governance within operational processes · Conduct compliance audits and present governance risk assessments to the Board Agreement Review & Validation · Review and validate contracts and agreements (JDA, MOUs, vendor contracts, lease deeds, HCM department related documents, Notices received from Statutory Authorities & response draft) from a governance and risk perspective · Ensure adherence to internal approval protocols and mitigate exposure to legal liabilities · Liaise with the Legal team to ensure robust documentation and approval workflows Strategic Legal Advisory · Advise Board and executive leadership on legal and governance risks in business strategies · Provide guidance on corporate restructuring, JV governance, due diligence, and risk mitigation · Represent the governance function in M&A, investment, and partnership evaluations Qualifications & Experience: · Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is mandatory; Company Secretary (CS) qualification preferred · MBA or Postgraduate degree in Corporate Law / Governance / Business Administration is an added advantage · Minimum 15 years of experience in legal compliance, corporate governance, or legal advisory roles in real estate or infrastructure sectors · Proven track record of interfacing with CXO leadership and regulatory authorities Show more Show less