Company Description At Western Digital our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible possible At our core Western Digital is a company of problem solvers People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology For decades we ve been doing just that Our technology helped people put a man on the moon We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected to powering the data centers behind many of the world s biggest companies and public cloud Western Digital is fueling a brighter smarter future Binge-watch any shows use social media or shop online lately You ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms And that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments That s us too We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital and WD brands Today s exceptional challenges require your unique skills It s You Western Digital Together we re the next BIG thing in data Western Digital is seeking a qualified and experienced Company Secretary to join its India Legal team This role will be instrumental in ensuring corporate governance legal compliance and regulatory adherence The Company Secretary will be responsible for managing statutory records facilitating board meetings and ensure compliance with corporate laws to safeguard the organization s interests This role will also provide contract administrative support to our contract management organization This position requires experience in handling in-house legal work and will also contribute to our legal operations not only in India but also other APAC countries as needed This role requires a presence onsite at Western Digital s Bangalore site ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage corporate governance and compliance for Western Digital s India entity including board meetings general meetings committee meetings shareholder meetings MCA filings and ROC compliance and corporate governance matters Ensure compliance with the Companies Act Securities and Exchange Board of India SEBI regulations FEMA FDI regulations and other corporate laws Draft review and maintain minutes of board meetings general meetings committee meetings board resolutions and powers of attorney Support regulatory filings statutory records and corporate documentation Maintain statutory registers forms certificates etc as required under applicable corporate laws including maintenance of company secretarial databases and records Work closely with Finance Tax and Treasury teams on supporting intercompany agreements cross-border transactions support statutory audit processes and liaise effectively with statutory auditors Stay updated with the evolving corporate legal and regulatory frameworks which includes regular review of amendments notifications and circulars issued by regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs MCA the SEBI and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India Support commercial attorneys within the Contract Management Organization Supporting various aspects of the contract management process including maintenance use and management of Western Digital s internal contracts management tools and applications Provide ad hoc project management general administrative and operational support to the Contract Management Organization including support of special projects as needed Qualifications REQUIRED Company Secretary qualification from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India mandatory and a bachelor s degree in law from a recognised university Proven 5 years of prior in-house experience at a multinational technology company or top tier company secretarial firm Experience in managing subsidiary structures and corporate maintenance including board shareholder meetings corporate filings statutory audits and cross-functional stakeholder management Excellent knowledge of corporate laws SEBI regulations and compliance frameworks Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple tasks Excellent skills in MS Office Excel PowerPoint and Word working knowledge of Smartsheet Track record of providing high-quality timely results on a wide variety of administrative matters Self-starter who takes ownership of work and demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others Experience with automated procurement and contract creation software applications desired Keen interest in learning about the laws of foreign jurisdictions and to be versatile with respect to taking calls with team members in other time zones Additional Information WD Commitment to Diversity At Western Digital we thrive on the power and potential of diversity As a global company we believe that the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within We believe that the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees our company our customers and the world around us We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging respect and contribution Additional Information Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process Please contact us at jobs accommodations wdc com to advise us of your accommodation request In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying NOTICE TO CANDIDATES Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment Should you encounter any such requests please report it immediately to compliance wdc com Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity As a global company we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees our company our customers and the world around us We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging respect and contribution Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process Please contact us at jobs accommodations wdc com to advise us of your accommodation request In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying Notice To Candidates Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment Should you encounter any such requests please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email compliance wdc com

📌 Company Secretary, Legal (5+ Years , Icsi Certified ) (Karnataka)
🏢 Western Digital
📍 Karnataka