CS-LLB

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Legal & Secretarial professional to manage the companys legal, corporate governance, regulatory and secretarial matters. The role will provide legal counsel to management and internal stakeholders, safeguard the company’s interests, ensure statutory compliance and support business transactions, projects and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial and corporate agreements, including third-party, service, operational, vendor and marketing agreements.
• Provide legal advice to management and various departments on contracts, corporate governance, employment matters, intellectual property, litigation and other business-related legal issues.
• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks associated with new projects, business initiatives and commercial transactions and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement legal policies, processes and strategies to protect the company’s interests and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Monitor changes in regulatory guidelines, Companies Act, 2013, Secretarial Standards and allied laws, and advise internal stakeholders on their implications.
• Manage the company’s Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), including trademarks, copyrights, registrations, renewals, protection and related legal matters.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, de-mergers, investments and other strategic transactions.
• Handle legal aspects relating to incorporation and restructuring of Companies, OPCs and LLPs.
• Manage corporate secretarial compliances under the Companies Act, 2013, Secretarial Standards and allied corporate laws.
• Coordinate and conduct Board Meetings and Shareholders’ Meetings, including preparation of notices, agendas, supporting documents, minutes and statutory records.
• Provide timely support on legal and secretarial queries relating to all aspects of the company’s operations.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, consultants, regulatory authorities and other external stakeholders as required.
• Support the company in litigation, notices, disputes and legal proceedings, including coordination with external lawyers.
• Maintain proper legal documentation, corporate records, agreements and compliance trackers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• LLB / LLM with strong experience in Corporate & Commercial Law.
• CS qualification (Company Secretary) will be highly preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in corporate legal, commercial contracts and company secretarial matters.
• Good understanding of the Companies Act, 2013, Secretarial Standards and allied laws.
• Experience in M&A, due diligence, restructuring, investments and corporate transactions.
• Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of IPR and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and provide time-sensitive legal advice to the business.