The Manager - Company Secretarial & Legal role is responsible for corporate governance, statutory compliance, company secretarial activities, and legal advisory support. Based in Gurgaon, the position works closely with management and internal departments to fulfil legal obligations, manage ongoing legal matters, and mitigate compliance risks.
Responsibilities
Deliver efficient corporate governance, company secretarial support, and legal advisory services
Advise management on its legal responsibilities and obligations
Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, FEMA, and other applicable allied laws
Maintain statutory registers and other records in accordance with relevant legal requirements
Manage regular and annual filings with the Registrar of Companies and other regulatory authorities
Convene Board, Committee, and General Meetings, including preparation and follow-up actions
Draft and maintain accurate minutes of Board, Committee, and General Meetings
Draft, review, and vet legal documents and agreements on behalf of the company
Monitor changes in regulatory and statutory policies that may affect the organisation
Manage compliance matters, including responses to Show Cause Notices, and provide legal advice as required by management
Coordinate with Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, and other departments to conduct compliance reviews and mitigate the risk of penalties or unnecessary expenditure
Handle all ongoing legal matters concerning the company
Take a proactive leadership role in addressing challenges and ongoing issues
Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by senior management
Requirements
8 to 10 years of experience in company law compliance, secretarial audits, corporate meetings, and legal matters
Experience organising Board and General Meetings
Working experience in legal matters, labour law-related issues, and forensic matters involving employees or vendors
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet established deadlines
Strong communication and negotiation skills in Hindi and English
Strong interpersonal, report-writing, and statistical analysis skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise workloads effectively
Proactive leadership skills and the ability to address challenges and ongoing matters
About the company
A Japanese company in the industrial automation and robotics sector with operations in India. The organisation provides industrial robots and related engineering, system integration, training, technical support, and after-sales services.