1. Corporate Governance & Secretarial Compliance Management: Board & Committee Meetings ◦ Plan, convene, and administer meetings of the Board, Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, and other Committees in strict compliance with Secretarial Standards SS-1. ◦ Draft agendas, board papers, and notices within statutory timelines (minimum 7 clear days unless shorter notice consented to). ◦ Record accurate, legally sound minutes and circulate for director review within 15 days; finalise within 30 days as required under SS-1. Conduct: General Meetings (AGM / EGM) ◦ Organise Annual General Meetings and Extraordinary General Meetings in compliance with SS-2 and the Companies Act, 2013. ◦ Draft notices, explanatory statements, directors' reports, and Board's reports under Section 134. ◦ Ensure proper voting procedures, scrutiniser appointment, and e-voting compliance where applicable. ROC /: Statutory Filings & MCA Compliance ◦ Manage all event-based and periodic filings including MGT-7/MGT-7A, AOC-4, MGT-14, DIR12, INC-22, CHG-1/4, and all other applicable forms within prescribed timelines. ◦ Maintain DIR-3 KYC compliance for all directors — track annual deadlines, initiate timely reminders, and manage DIN reactivation if required. ◦ Handle alterations to MOA/AOA, including board and shareholder resolution drafting, filing, and ROC registration.
- Share Capital & Securities Management ◦ Oversee share transfers, transmissions, allotments, buybacks, and bonus issues. ◦ Ensure compliance with the private company dematerialisation mandate — manage ISIN procurement, tripartite RTA agreements, and half-yearly PAS-6 (Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report) filings. ◦ Maintain and update all statutory registers — Register of Members, Register of Directors, Register of Charges, Register of Contracts, etc. Annual Report & Board Evaluation ◦ Coordinate preparation of the Annual Report including the Board's Report, Management Discussion & Analysis, and Corporate Governance Report. ◦ Facilitate the board performance evaluation process under Section 134(3)(p) and applicable SEBI LODR requirements. CSR Compliance ◦ Ensure compliance with Section 135 — CSR policy formulation, activity monitoring, Form CSR2 filing, and management of unspent CSR accounts (UCSRA) and Schedule VII transfers within prescribed timelines
2. Legal & Contract Management Contract Drafting & Management ◦ Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise a wide range of commercial agreements including Vendor Contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSA), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Joint Venture Agreements, Shareholders' Agreements (SHA), Lease Deeds, and Purchase Agreements. ◦ Manage the full contract lifecycle — initiation, execution, amendment, renewal, and termination — and maintain a centralised contract repository with expiry and renewal alerts. ◦ Ensure all contracts include appropriate indemnity, dispute resolution, force majeure, and governing law clauses. Litigation & Dispute Management ◦ Coordinate with external legal counsel on all litigation, regulatory disputes, arbitration proceedings, and appearances before NCLT, NCLAT, consumer forums, and other tribunals. ◦ Maintain a comprehensive litigation MIS — track status, next dates, financial provisions, and settlement possibilities. ◦ Draft demand notices, reply to Show Cause Notices from regulatory authorities, and assist in preparation of written submissions alongside external counsel. Regulatory & Legal Advisory ◦ Provide in-house legal opinions on corporate law provisions, contract interpretations, and compliance obligations. ◦ Analyse new legislation and regulatory circulars and brief management on implications and required action.
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) ◦ Own and manage the company's trademark portfolio — coordinate registration, renewal, and enforcement with external IP counsel. ◦ Conduct IP due diligence as part of vendor onboarding, acquisition reviews, and major partnership assessments. ◦ Ensure IP provisions (ownership, licensing, confidentiality) are appropriately addressed in all commercial contracts.
3. Regulatory Compliance & Liaison Multi-Regulator Management ◦ Serve as the primary compliance interface with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), SEBI (for LODR obligations if listed / applicable), and RBI (for FEMA/FDI matters). ◦ Handle FEMA compliance end-to-end — FDI reporting on the FIRMS portal (FC-GPR, FCTRS, ARF), ODI filings, and compounding applications as required. ◦ Manage Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) procurement, maintenance, and annual renewal as applicable under RBI and SEBI mandates. Labour Law Monitoring ◦ Oversee compliance under applicable labour statutes including the POSH Act, Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, Shops & Establishments Act, and Provident Fund / ESIC regulations in coordination with the HR function. Risk & Internal Compliance Review ◦ Conduct periodic internal compliance audits to identify statutory gaps, assess risk, and implement corrective measures. ◦ Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar covering all regulatory deadlines across corporate laws, FEMA, and applicable sector-specific regulations. ◦ Assist in risk analysis for new business initiatives and transactions, flagging legal and regulatory exposure to senior management. Due Diligence ◦ Lead or support legal and secretarial due diligence for acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships — including MCA21 searches, charge verification, litigation assessment, and preparation of Search Reports.
Pay: ₹53,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month
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Work Location: In person
