AgroStar - Company Secretary

- AgroStar is India's foremost AgTech start-up with a mission of #HelpingFarmersWin.

- Shardul and Sitanshu started AgroStar with a vision to solve two of the biggest problems in Indian agriculture - Lack of guidance for scientific/sustainable farming & limited access to excellent quality farm inputs.

- Today AgroStar provides full-stack solutions to millions of farmers across 6 Indian states via an omnichannel approach.

- Along the journey, we have built India's largest agronomy advisory center, a highly engaged digital farmer network with over 7 million users, and a retail network of 6000+ stores.

- These technology-enabled channels help farmers produce better and achieve higher price realizations by providing appropriate advice, timely input delivery, and output market linkages.

- In March 2022, we acquired INI Farms, and with this, we are now exporting our farmer's produce to over 32 countries across the globe.

- With massive synergies across the value chain to unlock, we are excited about our next exponential growth phase while being more mission-focused than ever! #HelpingFarmersWin!

The Role:

Agreements:

- Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies.

- Experience with working on various agreements such as Service Agreements, Supply Agreements, SHAs, SPAs, SSAs, PL Agreements, Franchise agreements, and NDAs.

Litigation:

- Provide legal advice to the company in various litigation matters, commercial disputes, and regulatory compliance.

- Manage outside counsel relationships and effectively communicate litigation strategies and goals.

- Drafting of a variety of legal documents such as Legal Notices, Settlement Agreements, Department Letters, etc.

Knowledge of court procedures.

Company Secretary Functions:

- Ensure compliance with as per Company Law requirements including MCA and FEMA filings

- Prepare agendas and papers for board meetings, committees, and annual general meetings (AGMs) and follow up on action points.

- Convene and service AGMs, draft resolutions, and lodge required forms and annual returns with appropriate departments.

- Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries.

Legal Advisory:

- Provide legal counsel on a wide range of issues, including contract negotiations, agreements, and regulatory compliance.

- Conduct legal research to stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications we look for:

- Bachelor's / masters degree in Law (LL. B. ) and Company Secretary (CS) qualification.

- 4-5 years of experience in a similar role.

- In-depth knowledge of Indian corporate laws, regulations, and secretarial standards.

- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information in a clear and concise manner.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

- Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, facilitating professional development and skill enhancement.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.