Job Description: Legal & Compliance Executive (Contracts & Company Secretarial)
Company:
Cronus Pharma Specialities India Private Limited & Cronus Pharma LLC
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Experience: 03 Years (Freshers with relevant internships may apply)
About the Role
We are seeking a energetic and detail-oriented Legal & Compliance Executive to support our legal, contract management, and company secretarial functions across our India and global operations. The role offers exposure to pharmaceutical business operations, international transactions, and corporate compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Contract Drafting & Management
Draft, review, proofread, and redline a wide range of agreements, including:
NDA/CDA/Mutual NDA
Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
API Development & Supply Agreements
Technology Transfer Agreements
Contract Manufacturing (CMO) Agreements
Logistics & Administrative Service Agreements
Ensure contracts align with business objectives and mitigate legal risks.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders for contract execution and negotiations.
Maintain contract repositories and track lifecycle stages.
2. Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Assist in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and related regulations.
Support preparation and filing with regulatory authorities (MCA, RBI, etc.).
Assist in FEMA-related filings such as:
FC-GPR (Foreign Direct Investment reporting)
FC-TRS (Transfer of shares involving foreign entities)
Monitor changes in legal regulations and support implementation.3. Company Secretarial Support
3.Assist in organizing Board Meetings and General Meetings:
Preparation of agendas, resolutions, and minutes.
Support statutory record maintenance and compliance documentation.
Coordinate with external consultants and internal teams.
4. Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Support the management of contract lifecycle tools (e.g., LinkSquares or similar platforms).
Organize and maintain centrally accessible contract repositories.
Assist in improving contract templates, workflows, and standardization.
Help identify risks through clause tracking and documentation review.
5. General Legal Support
Provide day-to-day legal support to internal teams across departments.
Assist in reviewing operational agreements and documentation.
Support legal tasks for group companies, including real estate and subsidiaries.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in law (LLB); Company Secretary (CS) qualification or pursuing candidates preferred.
Strong drafting and analytical skills.
Basic understanding of:
Contract law
Corporate law (Companies Act, 2013)
FEMA guidelines (preferred but not mandatory)
High attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong communication skills (written and verbal).