Manager - Legal - CS/LLB

The Company Secretary will be responsible for overseeing the company's legal and compliance functions, including the drafting and closing of agreements and Trade Mark protection.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7-10 years of experience out of which 4-5 years should be in corporate IT industry with a proven track record in managing complex secretarial, Agreement drafting, corporate governance and Trade Mark protection.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance:

- Ensure compliance with all corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements.

- Manage and facilitate Board meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and resolutions.

- Advise the Board and senior management on corporate governance issues and best practices.

Agreement Drafting and Management:

- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, NDA, Leave and Licence Agreement, TVCs agreement including IT-related contracts, service agreements etc

- Ensure all agreements comply with legal and regulatory standards and reflect the company's interests and objectives.

- Oversee the closing process of agreements, including the management of all documentation and compliance checks.

- Replying to legal notices and notices received from Police, Labour offices etc.

Compliance and Legal Affairs:

- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

- Conduct periodic reviews and updates of company policies and procedures to maintain compliance.

Record Keeping and Reporting:

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date company records, including statutory books and registers.

- Prepare and file necessary corporate documents with regulatory authorities.

- Ensure timely reporting of corporate activities and compliance status to the Board and relevant stakeholders.

- Maintenance of MIS of internal task and timely updates.

Risk Management:

- Identify and assess legal risks related to business operations and provide strategic advice to mitigate those risks.

- Develop and implement risk management strategies and compliance programs.

Qualifications:

Education: CS and LLB.

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and legal frameworks.

- Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements.

- Familiarity with IT and technology-related business transactions.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

- Familiar with Trade Mark protection

Personal Attributes:

- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

- Proactive and able to anticipate and address legal issues before they arise.

- High level of integrity and professionalism.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.