Manager - Legal - CS/LLB (5-7 yrs)

Position: Company Secretary (CS) with LLB

Department: Legal & Compliance

Reports To: CEO

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Company Secretary (CS) with an LLB qualification to manage and oversee all legal, corporate governance, and compliance matters for the organization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in managing MGT filing, legal drafting, court-related matters, and secretarial tasks. In addition, the role will involve working closely with the Board and senior management on corporate compliance, fund-raising, and handling corporate law matters.

Legal Drafting & Court-Related Matters:

- Draft, review, and finalize all legal documents, including agreements, contracts, notices, and corporate resolutions.

- Represent the company in legal proceedings and liaise with external counsel for matters related to lawsuits, disputes, and other legal actions.

- Corporate Governance & Secretarial Tasks:

- Act as the primary point of contact for the Board and shareholders, organizing and facilitating Board meetings, EGMs, and Annual General Meetings (AGMs).

- Handle all company secretarial tasks, including maintaining records, registers, and statutory filings in compliance with relevant laws.

- Provide corporate governance advice to senior management and the Board, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

- Fundraising & Financial Matters:

- Assist in fundraising efforts by liaising with lenders, investors, and other stakeholders to secure funding for the company.

- Work on structuring financial and investment deals, drafting related documents, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

- Labour & Tax Compliance:

- Oversee labor law compliance and ensure adherence to all employment laws and tax obligations.

- Work with external advisors and legal teams on issues related to employee benefits, tax regulations, and other HR-related legal matters.

- EGM & MGT Finalizing:

- Facilitate the execution of Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs), ensuring proper documentation, communication, and compliance with statutory requirements.

- Finalize MGT-related documents and resolutions for shareholder approval.

- Lender & Credit Management:

- Liaise with lenders, manage loan agreements, and ensure compliance with financing terms.

- Handle issues relating to financial transactions, credit terms, and loan repayments.

Qualifications and Skills:

Educational Qualification:

- Must possess a valid LLB degree from a recognized university.

- Qualified Company Secretary (CS) certification is mandatory.

Experience:

- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Company Secretary, with expertise in corporate governance, legal drafting, MGT filing, and compliance.

- Experience in handling court-related matters, legal disputes, and drafting legal documents.

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of corporate law, company secretary functions, and legal compliance, legal drafting, negotiation skills, labor law, taxation, and financial regulations.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

- Proficiency in using legal and corporate governance software tools.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure with attention to detail