Manager Legal & Secretarial Compliances

Role & responsibilities

Legal Compliances:

• Provide legal support across business functions, including drafting and vetting agreements pertaining to

  manufacturing, supply, advertising, service providers, M&A (including documentation), leave & license and consultants.

• Lead, manage, and ensure compliance with all statutory obligations under the Companies Act and other applicable industry regulations, such as FSSAI, legal metrology and other applicable laws.
• Act as the primary point of contact on legal disputes, litigation management, and regulatory investigations, including maintaining compliance calendars and managing risk in advertising, product safety, and e-commerce.
• Advise management and the board on overall governance practices, risk assessments, compliance frameworks, and new regulations impacting business.

Secretarial Compliances:

• Organize, prepare, and document board meetings, annual general meetings, and related statutory registers, ensuring timely preparation and filing of minutes and regulatory returns.
• Ensuring all related party transaction and compliance.
• Ensuring all the compliance as per corporate governance
• Maintain statutory records, share registers, and ensure the companys good standing with regulatory authorities.

Trademark / IP management:

• Oversee the companys IP portfolio, including searching, registration, renewal, and protection of trademarks, copyrights, and patents related to nutraceutical formulations, brand assets, and packaging.
• Liaise with external IP counsel to manage oppositions, respond to notices, and handle infringement cases efficiently.
• Advise marketing and product teams on advertising claims and product packaging to avoid IP and regulatory violations.

Transactional Tasks:

• Liaison with law firms personnel for DD requisitions and conducting legal diligence.
• Prepare and review reports and findings.
• Highlights sector specific risks, include in DD and show mitigating actions for internal review.
• Preparing, vetting and negotiating SHA, SSA, and other related documentation.

General Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure alignment of all business activities with the company's internal guidelines and external legal obligations.
• Manage relationships with auditors, regulatory agencies, and outside counsel to ensure seamless governance and compliance

Preferred candidate profile

• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, contract drafting, trademark registration, intellectual property management, product label compliance, legal research and compliance audits.
• Strong communication, analytical, research, and project management skills