We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Manager Company Secretary & Legal to lead corporate secretarial, legal, compliance, governance, contract management, and dispute-resolution activities for the organization.

The role will work closely with senior management, business functions, external legal counsel, regulators, auditors, and the global FUCHS Group legal/compliance teams. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in corporate laws and secretarial matters, along with hands-on experience in commercial contracts, FEMA, compliance, litigation management, and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Secretarial & Governance

- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable corporate laws and regulations.
- Act as the Company Secretary and manage all statutory and secretarial functions relating to the Board and its Committees.
- Prepare and circulate notices, agendas, board papers, resolutions, and minutes for Board and Committee meetings.
- Maintain statutory registers, records, and corporate documentation.
- Ensure timely and accurate MCA/ROC filings and other statutory submissions.
- Manage AGMs, EGMs, and related statutory documentation and filings.
- Coordinate with regulators, auditors, external advisors, and other stakeholders.
- Advise senior management on corporate governance requirements, regulatory developments, and their business implications.

2. Legal & Contract Management

- Draft, review, negotiate, and vet a wide range of commercial and business agreements, including:

- Vendor and supplier agreements

- Customer agreements

- Distributor agreements

- NDAs and confidentiality agreements

- Rent/lease agreements
- Job-work agreements
- Service and other commercial contracts
- Provide practical legal advice on business transactions, contractual obligations, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with Sales, Procurement, HR, Operations, Finance, and other functions on legal and contractual matters.
- Develop and standardize contract templates, clauses, and legal documentation processes.
- Support and ensure compliance with applicable FEMA requirements and filings, including FLA, APR, ODI, FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and DI reporting.
- Support legal due diligence and documentation requirements in the event of M&A;, restructuring, or other strategic transactions.

3. Compliance & Risk Management

- Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including:
- Companies Act and corporate laws

- Labour and employment laws




- Environmental, health & safety laws

- Contract and commercial laws
- FEMA and applicable foreign exchange regulations
- SEBI regulations, wherever applicable
- Develop and implement compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, and SOPs.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews, audits, and legal risk assessments.
- Track regulatory and legislative changes and evaluate their impact on the business.
- Partner with relevant functions to ensure timely implementation of compliance requirements.

4. Litigation & Dispute Management

- Manage and monitor litigation, arbitration, claims, notices, and other legal proceedings.
- Coordinate with external counsels on case strategy, pleadings, documentation, and hearings.
- Maintain an updated litigation and claims tracker.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on significant legal matters, risks, and potential liabilities.
- Drive timely resolution and closure of disputes in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

5. Corporate Governance, Ethics & Compliance Culture

- Promote and strengthen corporate governance practices in alignment with Indian regulations and global FUCHS Group standards.
- Support implementation and communication of the Code of Conduct, ethics, and compliance programs.
- Assist in internal investigations, whistleblower matters, and compliance-related inquiries.
- Ensure appropriate documentation, escalation, and closure of identified compliance issues.
- Promote a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical business conduct.

6. Stakeholder & Global Collaboration

- Work closely with the FUCHS Group global Legal, Compliance, and Governance teams.
- Manage relationships with external legal advisors, consultants, auditors, regulators, and other professional stakeholders.
- Provide timely and concise updates to senior leadership on key legal, compliance, governance, and risk matters.
- Act as a trusted legal and governance partner to business leaders and functional teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, corporate secretarial practices, and corporate governance.




- Strong expertise in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and risk assessment.
- Working knowledge of FEMA, labour laws, environmental laws, commercial laws, and SEBI regulations, as applicable.
- Hands-on experience with MCA/ROC filings and Board/Shareholder processes.
- Strong understanding of legal compliance frameworks and risk management.
- Experience in managing litigation and external legal counsel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multinational and matrixed environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office and standard legal/secretarial documentation tools.

Behavioral Attributes

- Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions.
- Strong influencing and business partnering capabilities.
- High ethical standards and a strong governance mindset.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and global teams.

Qualification & Experience

- Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
- A Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) will be preferred.
- 8-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in corporate secretarial, legal, compliance, and governance functions.
- Experience in a multinational/company with global stakeholders will be an advantage.
- Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, chemicals, lubricants, or a similar sector will be preferred.

Key Deliverables / Success Measures

- Zero avoidable non-compliance in statutory and regulatory filings.
- Timely and accurate completion of Board, Committee, AGM, and EGM processes.
- Effective management and reduction of legal and regulatory risk exposure.
- Efficient contract lifecycle management and improved contractual governance.
- Timely resolution and closure of litigation and disputes.
- Solid compliance culture and effective implementation of governance frameworks.
- Timely identification and communication of regulatory changes and business risks.
- Effective collaboration with global FUCHS Group legal and compliance stakeholders.

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