Legal Counsel and Company Secretary

Role & responsibilities

Bachelors degree in law from a recognized University. Minimum of 4 - 10 years’ experience in company secretarial & corporate law administration with 3-7 years of contract negotiation experience. Qualified Company Secretary & admitted to the bar council of India

1. Overseeing the compliance with statutory requirements under various applicable laws, including Companies Act, 2013 & assisting in legal concerns of the Company’s operations in Chennai

2. Maintain all corporate records, minutes, statutory registers, and filings with the Registrar of Companies (ROC)

3. Structuring and implementing the compliance program required for the office under the guidance of JGC Yokohama

4. Acting as Company Secretary, ensuring that all statutory requirements are brought to the attention of the Managing Director and fully satisfied

5. Scheduling Board Meetings and CSR committee meetings and keeping of the minutes and other records required to demonstrate corporate governance

6. Championing the Code of Business Conduct and acting as the Company’s Compliance Officer for oversight and the reporting of any breaches or concerns

7. Drafting and/or reviewing purchase orders and any other ad-hoc contracts the Company may wish to enter, highlighting any legal/compliance concerns and potential commercial risks to the relevant Manager for resolution

8. Ensure legal and commercial risks are identified and addressed in contracts in coordination with relevant departments.

9. Assist in due diligence activities, litigation management, and dispute resolution processes.

10. Drafting and/or reviewing NDAs and service agreements that are required for the business.

11. Respecting diversity and encouraging cooperation and teamwork

12. Be part of the overall Legal / Compliance team within JGC Group headquartered in Yokohama and to provide assistance to the team as required.

13. Perform other duties as reasonably required by Management.

14. Understanding of Japanese corporate culture and customs

15. Knowledge of the operations of large engineering companies

16. Administrative experience specifically concerning large international projects.