Blue Tokai Coffee - Head - Legal & Company Secretary - CS/LLB

Role: Head - Legal and Company Secretary

Function: Finance & Accounting

Experience: 8-12 years

Location: Saket, Delhi

Reporting To: CFO/Head of Finance

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced legal professional to join us as Head of Legal & Company Secretary. This role will lead the companys legal, compliance, and governance function and work in close partnership with senior leadership to support business strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior management and cross-functional teams.

- Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, commercial, labour, and regulatory laws.

- Independently manage end-to-end secretarial and corporate legal matters as Company Secretary.

- Lead Board, Committee, and shareholder processes including AGMs/EGMs.

- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.

- Prepare clear execution plans with steps, timelines, and accountability.

- Manage litigation and external counsel strategically.

- Proactively communicate complete and structured information to stakeholders.

- Build and mentor the internal legal team.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelors degree in law from a recognized institution.

- Company Secretary (CS) qualification strongly preferred.

- 8+ years of legal experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

- Mandatory hands-on experience in end-to-end legal and secretarial responsibilities in a listed company.

- Strong knowledge of corporate law, governance, and commercial contracts.

Key Attributes:

- Strong execution speed and ownership mindset.

- Highly structured and proactive communicator.

- Independent legal judgment with high integrity.

- Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.