Head Legal & Company Secretary

You will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, managing risks, and supporting the company's strategic goals. Your key responsibilities will include: - Strong and thorough knowledge of Company Law including CSR - Sound knowledge of FEMA related to foreign remittances, ODI and FLA compliances - Advising the board on governance matters and ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards - Collaborating with internal stakeholders on governance and compliance matters - Assessing the impact of changes in laws and regulatory environments - Liaising with external legal counsel and regulatory advisors for effective compliance management - Identifying and managing corporate compliance risks - Driving process and system improvements - Working closely with finance, internal audit, tax, HR, and legal teams on governance and regulatory compliance - Providing guidance during due diligence and structuring decisions for acquisitions - Rectifying FEMA non-compliances related to share allotments and transfers to non-residents - Ensuring compliance with all statutory meetings and regulatory filings - Conducting secretarial audit as per prescribed timelines - Providing guidance on drafting Directors reports, CSR reports, and loan agreements You should possess the following skills: - Strong communication skills - both oral and written - Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders - Willingness to adapt to changing priorities quickly - Ability to operate in a fast-paced working environment and navigate challenges effectively - Motivate, guide, and inspire the team - Multi-stakeholder management with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach - Thoroughness, attention to detail, analytical, and research skills - Engage in activities via CSR, Inclusion, and Diversity - Establish work plans and oversee/coordinate team activities Qualifications & Experience required: - Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India - Law degree will be an added advantage - Minimum 18-20 years of relevant work experience in a Private Company or Practicing CS firm or a law firm handling corporate law matters,