Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned, high-caliber Company Secretary and Head of Legal to lead our corporate governance, statutory compliance, and legal functions. In this dual role, you will act as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors and executive leadership, ensuring strict adherence to corporate laws, regulatory frameworks, and internal policies. You will oversee all corporate secretarial duties, manage litigation, safeguard our intellectual property, and mitigate legal risks to support the company’s strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Corporate Secretarial & Governance - Plan, organize, and conduct Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Meetings (AGM/EGM). Draft clear agendas, comprehensive board notes, resolutions, and maintain meticulous minutes of all meetings. Manage the timely compilation and filing of all statutory returns, forms, and documents with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), and other regulatory bodies. Maintain all statutory registers, books, and records as mandated under the Companies Act and secretarial standards. Advise the Board of Directors on corporate governance best practices, ethical standards, and dynamic changes in corporate law.

2. Legal & Regulatory Compliance - Ensure total alignment with Corporate Laws, FEMA regulations (foreign direct investments, overseas direct investments, and external commercial borrowings), and Labour Laws. Conduct regular legal and compliance audits, implementing corrective policies where necessary.

3. Contracts, Legal Notices & Advisory - Track, interpret, and implement compliance across all applicable regulatory frameworks and industry-specific legislation. Act as the primary liaison with external statutory authorities, regulators, government bodies, and auditors. Draft, review, negotiate, and manage high-value commercial contracts,



vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and joint venture agreements. Strategically handle the drafting and legal assessment of Legal Notices, responses to notices, and administrative demands. Provide robust, strategic in-house legal counsel to various departments on potential risks, commercial operations, and statutory obligations.

4. Litigation Management & Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) - Direct the company’s
litigation strategy and effectively manage court cases, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes. Coordinate with external legal counsels, advocates, and experts to ensure powerful representation in courts or tribunals. Supervise all matters related to Intellectual Property Rights, including the registration, renewal, protection, and enforcement of trademarks, copyrights, and patents.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Educational Profile: Must hold a professional certification as a Company Secretary (CS) from ICSI and a professional degree in Law (LLB).
Experience Baseline: Minimum 10 years of robust experience executing both corporate secretarial and legal leadership duties.
Core Legal Knowledge: Authoritative understanding of corporate, commercial, and labour laws, alongside practical experience navigating complex regulatory networks.
Operational Autonomy: Proven track record of working independently, steering departments, and managing intense, multi-task operations under tight deadlines. Analytical Research: High proficiency in comprehensive legal research utilizing advanced legal databases.
Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation tactics, analytical reasoning, and clear verbal/written communication capabilities to simplify complex legal jargon for business stakeholders.

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹125,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Company Secretary and Head of Legal (Bengaluru)
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📍 Bengaluru