Job Title: Legal Counsel & Company Secretary (Advocate + CS)

Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a versatile professional with dual qualifications as an Advocate and a Company Secretary (CS), with 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience. This dual-function role combines corporate legal representation, litigation/contract management, and regulatory secretarial compliance. The ideal candidate will safeguard the company’s legal interests while ensuring complete adherence to corporate governance and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities1. Secretarial & Corporate Governance
Manage statutory secretarial functions, including drafting agendas, board resolutions, notice packages, and minutes for Board, Committee, and Shareholder meetings.
Prepare and submit all required statutory filings, annual returns, and disclosures with regulatory authorities (e.g., ROC / MCA / regulatory bodies).
Maintain statutory registers, official corporate books, and ensure overall compliance with statutory regulations.
Legal Advisory & Advocacy
Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, service level agreements, and joint venture/M&A; documentation.
Provide legal advice to management on regulatory affairs, employment laws, IP matters, and commercial disputes.




Represent the company before statutory authorities, tribunals (e.g., NCLT), courts, or coordinate with external legal counsels for litigation matters.
Identify legal risks across business operations and implement risk-mitigation strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B / B.A. LL.B) and registered with the Bar Council as an Advocate.
Qualified Company Secretary (CS) and member of [Insert Relevant Body, e.g., ICSI].
Experience: 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience handling dual responsibilities in-house or in a law firm/consultancy practice.
Skills:
Strong foundation in corporate law, contract law, procedural law, and regulatory compliance.
Proven expertise in commercial drafting and contract negotiation.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage dual legal and secretarial priorities effectively.

What We Offer
Competitive salary and performance incentives.
Exposure to both high-level legal strategy and corporate governance.
Qualified growth opportunities in a quick-paced environment.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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