**This role is for one of Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2500000 - Rs 3500000 (ie INR 25 - 35 LPA)** Min Experience: 15+ years

Location: Pune

JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced Head of Company Secretary & Legal to lead the organization's secretarial, corporate governance, legal, and compliance functions. The role requires a senior professional who can provide strategic legal guidance, ensure robust corporate governance, manage statutory and regulatory requirements, and act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team and Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in secretarial functions and legal matters , along with extensive experience in managing corporate secretarial work, legal compliance, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder interactions across a complex business setting.

Requirements Key Responsibilities Company Secretarial & Governance

- Lead all company secretarial functions, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate laws, regulations, and governance standards
- Manage Board and Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, notices, minutes, resolutions, and statutory records
- Coordinate with the Board of Directors, senior management, auditors, regulators, and external advisors on governance matters
- Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, filings, and documentation in accordance with applicable requirements
- Provide guidance to the Board and management on corporate governance, statutory obligations, and regulatory developments
- Oversee incorporation, restructuring, share capital, corporate actions, and other company secretarial activities

Legal Management

- Lead the organization's legal function, providing strategic and practical advice on business and corporate matters
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, partnership arrangements, and other legal documents
- Identify legal risks and provide recommendations to mitigate potential exposure




- Manage relationships with external legal counsel and coordinate litigation, disputes, notices, and regulatory matters
- Support business teams in evaluating legal implications of strategic initiatives, transactions, investments, and commercial arrangements

Compliance & Risk Management

- Ensure timely and accurate legal and regulatory compliance across the organization
- Monitor changes in corporate, commercial, and other applicable laws and translate regulatory developments into actionable business requirements
- Establish and strengthen compliance frameworks, policies, processes, and internal controls
- Conduct periodic reviews and assessments to identify potential compliance gaps and recommend corrective measures
- Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of compliance-related observations

Must-Have Skills

- Strong expertise in Secretarial Functions
- Extensive experience in Legal Management
- Corporate governance and Board management
- Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Regulatory and statutory compliance
- Legal risk assessment and mitigation
- Strong understanding of corporate laws and governance frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to lead teams and work closely with senior leadership

Good-to-Have Skills

- Strong experience in Company Secretarial Work
- Expertise in Legal Compliance
- Experience handling complex corporate structures and transactions
- Exposure to litigation and dispute management
- Experience working with regulators, auditors, and external legal advisors
- Strategic advisory experience with senior management and Boards

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Law, Company Secretary qualification, or a relevant professional qualification is required
- Additional qualifications in corporate law, governance, or business management will be an advantage
- 15-25 years of relevant experience, with substantial leadership experience across company secretarial, legal, governance, and compliance functions
- Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders at senior levels

📌 Head of Company Secretary and Legal (Pune)
🏢 Weekday AI (YC W21)
📍 Pune