Legal Head - CS/LLB - Manufacturing Business

Company Secretary / Legal Head

Key Responsibilities:

Secretarial Responsibilities:

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, FEMA, and other statutory requirements.

- Organize and conduct Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and Annual General Meetings (AGMs); draft agendas, minutes, and resolutions.

- Prepare and file statutory returns, forms, and documents with ROC/MCA and other authorities.

- Maintain statutory registers, records, and ensure timely disclosures and reports.

- Liaise with directors and senior management to provide guidance on governance and secretarial matters.

Legal Responsibilities:

- Lead and oversee all legal matters including contracts, litigation, IPR, labor, and industrial laws.

- Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements, MoUs, and vendor contracts.

- Represent the company before legal forums, tribunals, and government bodies.

- Manage external legal counsels and coordinate litigation strategy across business verticals.

- Ensure legal compliance across plants, offices, and other operations in India (and abroad, if applicable).

- Handle dispute resolution, arbitration, and regulatory issues efficiently.

Corporate Governance & Risk Management:

- Develop and implement best corporate governance practices and internal controls.

- Support the Board and management in risk mitigation and strategic legal decision-making.

- Advise the leadership on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and restructuring activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Educational Background: Company Secretary (ICSI) & Law Graduate (LLB) - both qualifications mandatory.

- Experience: 15-20 years of experience, preferably in a listed manufacturing or industrial company.

- Strong understanding of corporate, commercial, and regulatory laws.

- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

- Hands-on experience with regulatory bodies like SEBI, MCA, ROC, and NCLT.

- Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented approach and business acumen.

Reporting To: Managing Director / CFO / Group General Counsel (as applicable)

Team Handling: Yes (Legal & Secretarial Team)