Job Summary

The Legal Manager will be responsible for ensuring IFACET's compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, Income Tax Act, and other applicable laws governing non-profit organizations. The role involves managing legal risk, drafting and vetting agreements, liaising with regulatory authorities, and advising management and the Board on governance and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory & Regulatory Compliances

- Ensure compliance with Section 8 provisions under the Companies Act, 2013, and Companies (Incorporation) Rules

- Manage ROC filings (annual returns, financial statements, board resolutions) in coordination with the Company Secretary

- Handle registrations and renewals under 12A, 80G, and 12AB of the Income Tax Act

- Monitor changes in applicable laws (Companies Act, Income Tax, Labour Laws, Data Protection) and update internal policies accordingly

Corporate Governance

- Support Board and General Meetings – drafting notices, agendas, minutes, and resolutions

- Suggest the Board and management on governance best practices and fiduciary duties

- Maintain statutory registers and records

- Ensure adherence to the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)

Contract & Agreement Management

- Draft, review, and negotiate MOUs, grant agreements, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and employment agreements

- Vet donor agreements and funding contracts (domestic and foreign) for legal risk

- Maintain a contract repository and track renewal/expiry timelines

Litigation & Dispute Management





- Handle or coordinate legal proceedings, notices, and disputes involving the organization

- Liaise with external legal counsel where required

- Manage legal risk assessment and mitigation strategies

Policy & Advisory

- Draft and update internal policies (POSH, whistleblower, data protection, conflict of interest, financial governance)

- Suggest programme/project teams on legal implications of activities and partnerships

- Ensure compliance with labour laws applicable to employees and volunteers

Liaison & Representation

- Act as point of contact with regulatory bodies (ROC, Income Tax Department etc,)

- Represent the organization in interactions with auditors, legal counsel, and government departments

Qualifications & Experience

- LLB/LLM from a recognized university; Company Secretary (CS) qualification is a plus

- 7–10 years of relevant experience in corporate/non-profit legal compliance, preferably with exposure to Section 8 companies, trusts, or societies

- Strong knowledge of Companies Act 2013, Income Tax provisions for non-profits (12A/80G/12AB), and labour laws

- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and MOUs

Competencies

- Robust drafting and legal research skills

- Regulatory and compliance expertise specific to non-profits

- Stakeholder management (Board, government bodies)

- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines

- Good communication skills for advising non-legal teams

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹720,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Manager (India)
🏢 Ifacet Iit Kanpur
📍 India