Assistant Manager CS & Legal

Only What's Needed by Food Pharmer; Thane; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Only What’s Needed by Food Pharmer is seeking an Assistant Manager CS and Legal to independently manage all Company Secretarial activities for all group entities and provide legal support on agreements. The role is split between CS ownership and legal support, with substantial responsibility across compliance, governance and contract management.

The ideal candidate is a qualified CS with an LLB, bringing at least 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in-house.

Qualifications

• Qualified CS with mandatory CS designation.
• LL.B. or Law degree mandatory.
• 4+ years of relevant CS compliance experience.
• In-house group experience preferred; law firm or practising CS acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Independently owning end-to-end Company Secretarial activities and compliance for all Group entities under the Companies Act, 2013 and related rules.
• Managing Board, committee and shareholder meetings, notices, agendas, resolutions, minutes and action tracking.
• Maintaining compliance calendars, statutory registers, minute books and corporate records; handling MCA/ROC filings.
• Managing corporate actions relating to directors/KMP, share capital, allotments/transfers, offices and approvals/documentation.
• Coordinating with management, auditors and authorities; supporting secretarial audits, due diligence and governance reporting.
• Assisting Legal and business teams with drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalising commercial, vendor, customer, service, employment, consultancy, NDA, licensing and inter-company agreements.
• Supporting contract lifecycle management: templates, approvals, execution, repository, renewals, amendments and obligation tracking.
• Identifying risks in agreements, mitigation, and contract interpretation; handling notices and agreement-related issues.
• Agreement tracker preparation and updation.

Skills

Corporate governance

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Qualified Company Secretary (CS)

LL.B. or Law Graduate

Job description

The Assistant Manager CS and Legal will independently manage all Company Secretarial activities and statutory compliance for every entity across the Group. The legal component is a support role, with the individual assisting the Legal and business teams primarily on agreements. The role will be split approximately between CS ownership and legal support.

Key Responsibilities:

Company Secretarial & Compliance Group wide

• Independently owning end to end Company Secretarial activities and compliance for all Group entities under the Companies Act, 2013, applicable rules and Secretarial Standards
• Managing Board, committee and shareholder meetings, including notices, agendas, resolutions, minutes and action tracking
• Maintaining compliance calendars, statutory registers, minute books and corporate records, and completing annual and event-based MCA or ROC filings
• Managing corporate actions relating to directors/KMP, share capital, allotments/transfers, registered offices and other approvals and documentation
• Coordinating with management, auditors, practising professionals and authorities, and supporting secretarial audits, due diligence and governance reporting

Legal Support Agreements

• Assisting the Legal and business teams with drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalising commercial, vendor, customer, service, employment, consultancy, NDA, licensing and inter-company agreements
• Supporting contract lifecycle management, including templates, approvals, execution, repository, renewals, amendments and obligation tracking
• Identifying and escalating risks in agreements, suggesting practical mitigation, and assisting with contract interpretation, notices and agreement-related issues
• Agreement tracker preparation and updation

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) - Mandatory
• LL.B. or Law Graduate - Mandatory
• Atleast 4 years of relevant experience, including independently managing CS compliance for group or multiple entities and supporting commercial agreements
• Prior in-house group experience preferred; law firm or practising CS experience with relevant corporate exposure acceptable

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, MCA/ROC filings, Board processes, Secretarial Standards, and corporate governance
• Strong agreement drafting, review, negotiation, and contract management skills
• Ability to independently manage CS work across multiple Group entities while effectively supporting the Legal and business teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, with strong organisation, attention to detail, and a commercially pragmatic approach