Manager - Legal & Secretarial Affairs - Insurance/Media/Courier Firm - CS/LLB (5-10 yrs)

Manager - Legal & Secretarial Affairs

Key Responsibilities:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.