Deputy Manager Legal & Compliance

Position: Deputy Manager Legal & Compliance

Coordinate and manage the Company secretarial and legal functions including maintenance of statutory company records and risk management programs to meet management, statutory and shareholder requirements as well as coordinate the development and maintenance of internal control policies and procedures

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

A. Company Secretarial (70%):

Secretarial Compliance for all group entities under Seros & Subsidiaries, Organizing Board, General and Committee meetings, Drafting of resolutions, Preparation of Notices, Agendas, Minutes of the company meetings, etc.

Coordination with internal departments, internal auditors and statutory auditors.

To ensure 100% compliances of the provision of the Secretarial Standards, Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under and any other statutes and by laws of the company, RBI, FEMA and allied laws

Liaising with external third-party consultant

Ensure compliance with various e-filling / ROC and other secretarial requirements.

Maintaining and Custodian of the record books under the company secretarial guidelines and companies Act, 2013.

Assisting in documentation and compliance in fund raising activities.

Advise on the documentation of group level financial transactions / loan transactions with the lenders / institutions

Undertake/ assist in the Legal / Financial Due diligence of the company or targeted entities

Soft skills:

Good presentation skills for conducting of Board/Committee/General Meetings

Good communication skills and ability to engage with directors, lenders, auditors and stakeholders at different levels.

Work with the larger Group Compliance team and proactively step-in to ensure that the team meets its targets.

Multi task, quick learning, ability to analyze situation and provide effective guidance, ability to work independently.

B. Legal Counsel (30%):

Assess the legal risk that may arise during organization's business activities and ensure that organizations activities comply with applicable laws and regulations

Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements

Corporate restructuring and advise on the group business transactions

To advise Senior Management on all legal matters

To support in legal vetting of Agreements, Business contracts, SLA/NDA with Vendors and Customers

Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the organization

Knowledge & Attributes:

At least 7-8 years of secretarial and legal experience ideally in a leading organization, with a proven track record in legal aspects, contract review, drafting, negotiation and contract management

Knowledge of corporate and commercial law

Knowledge of local, national and international laws

Excellent relationship management and communication skills necessary.

Desired Qualifications:

CS & LLB