Position – Company Secretary and Legal Officer
Reporting to - CFO
Compensation – Market Related;
Qualification – Graduate + ACS + LLB
Experience – At least five (5) years of experience in handling Company Secretary & legal matters in a corporate environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SECRETARIAL SERVICES:
? Advising on good governance practices and compliance of Corporate Governance norms as prescribed under various Corporate, Securities and Other Business Laws and regulations and guidelines
? Responsible for filing, registering any document including forms, returns and applications by and on behalf of the company as an authorized representative
? Coordinate the board/general meetings and follow-up actions thereof
? Manages all tasks relating to Securities and their transfer and transmission
? Acts as the custodian of corporate records, statutory books and registers
? Manages the Secretarial/Compliance Audit
? Signing of Annual Return where necessary and responsible for other declarations, attestations and certifications underthe Companies Act, 2013
CORPORATE LAWS ADVISORY AND REPRESENTATION SERVICES ? Advises Company Compliance of legal and procedural aspects under various corporate laws and acts particularly relating Foreign Exchange, Consumer Protection, Environment, Labor, Mergers and Acquisitions, Foreign Collaborations and JV’s, subsidiaries, Competition,
? Will be responsible to represent Company and other connected persons before various boards and forums including but not limited to Company Law Board, Registrar of Companies, Tribunals, Consumer Forums and Other quasi-judicial bodies and Tribunals
? Frequent interaction with executive management (CEO, BU heads, HR, IT etc).
LEGAL SERVICES
? Liaise with and assist external Counsel
? Advise on statutory compliances.
? Research and prepare legal opinions
? Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, as requested.
? Submit quarterly work reports to Management and the Board of Directors.
? Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of Company policies.
? Provide sound legal advice to the Company and make recommendations to Management as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: · Technical understanding of the Company.’s business and operations and attention to details. · Excellent interpersonal communication at all levels (verbal and written). · Problem solving and analytical skills. · Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. · Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and with confidential matters. · Ability to work well within the team. · A high level of professionalism which is required on the job at all times. · Computer Literacy.
