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 co

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