Legal & Company Secretary

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Company Secretarial (ComSec)

• Act as the Company Secretary (or designated compliance officer) for Albaugh India entities, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and applicable SEBI / MCA regulations.
• Manage statutory registers, minute books, and corporate records; ensure timely filing of annual returns, financial statements, and other ROC / MCA submissions.
• Coordinate board and shareholder meetings, including preparation of agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions.
• Maintain and update corporate governance documentation; advise on director appointments, resignations, and related-party transactions.
• Liaise with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and other statutory bodies as required.

2. Compliance & Regulatory

• Monitor and ensure compliance with FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act), RBI regulations, and other foreign investment reporting obligations.
• Track changes in Indian corporate law, labour law, and sector-specific regulations affecting Albaugh's India operations; advise the CAP legal team and local management on impact and required actions.
• Support the preparation and filing of FEMA returns, FLA returns, and other regulatory submissions.
• Assist in maintaining compliance calendars and risk registers for India operations.

3. Litigation, Recovery & Dispute Management

• Act as the primary internal coordinator for all litigation, arbitration, and recovery matters involving Albaugh India.
• Manage relationships with external lawyers and advocates; review engagement terms, monitor case progress, and ensure timely reporting to CAP legal leadership.
• Maintain a comprehensive litigation tracker, including case summaries, hearing schedules, and financial exposure.
• Support debt recovery efforts by coordinating with external counsel and internal finance / commercial teams.
• Advise on pre-litigation settlement strategies and document settlement agreements where appropriate.

4. Commercial Legal Support

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including supply agreements, distribution arrangements, NDAs, and service contracts.
• Provide legal support to the India commercial and operations teams on day-to-day contractual and transactional matters.
• Identify legal risks in commercial arrangements and propose practical mitigation measures.
• Support the CAP legal team on cross-border transactions and India-specific legal due diligence.

5. Corporate Governance & Internal Advisory

• Advise local management on corporate governance best practices and internal policy compliance.
• Support internal audits and investigations from a legal and compliance perspective.
• Assist in developing and updating standard form contracts, internal legal policies, and compliance guidelines for India operations.

6. Knowledge Management & Reporting

• Maintain organized legal files, contract databases, and compliance trackers accessible to the CAP legal team.
• Provide regular updates to the CAP Legal Head on material litigation, regulatory changes, and significant commercial transactions.
• Contribute to CAP-wide legal reporting and risk assessments as required.

Preferred candidate profile

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognised Indian university; additional qualification in Company Secretaryship (ICSI) is highly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 24 years of post-qualification experience in a legal and/or company secretarial role, preferably within a multinational corporate environment or a reputable law firm with corporate / commercial practice.
• Demonstrated experience in handling ROC filings, MCA compliance, and FEMA matters independently.
• Proven track record of managing external counsel and coordinating litigation / recovery matters.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in English.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong working knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, and Indian contract law.
• Familiarity with Indian labor law, environmental regulations, and sector-specific compliance (agrochemical / chemical industry experience is a plus).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities in a lean team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Hindi proficiency is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining close coordination with a remote CAP legal team.
• High integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.