Company Secretary & Legal Manager

Human Capital Consultants; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Capital Consultants is seeking a Manager Legal & Company Secretary in Pune to oversee legal, litigation, corporate secretarial, compliance and governance matters.

The role requires strong legal expertise, contract drafting and CS qualifications, with experience in corporate compliance and governance in manufacturing or related sectors.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or law degree from a recognized university.
• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from ICSI.
• Experience in legal and corporate secretarial functions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and vet contracts, MOUs and other legal documents.
• Coordinate litigation matters with courts, tribunals and authorities.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, 2013 and related rules.
• Maintain statutory records and filing with ROC/MCA.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and auditors.

Skills

Legal expertise

Litigation management

Contract drafting

Corporate secretarial

Business understanding

Education

LL.B./Bachelor of Laws

CS (ICSI)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manager Legal & Company Secretary

Location: Pune

Department: Legal & Secretarial

Reporting To: CFO

1. Position Purpose

The Manager Legal & Company Secretary will be responsible for managing the Company's legal, litigation, corporate secretarial, statutory compliance and governance matters. The position will provide timely legal advice to management, ensure compliance under applicable laws, manage litigation and contracts, and ensure proper compliance with the Companies Act and other corporate laws.

The role requires a combination of strong legal expertise, litigation management, contract drafting, corporate secretarial knowledge and practical business understanding, preferably in an agriculture, seed, manufacturing or related industry.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Legal Work

• Draft, review and vet contracts, agreements, MOUs, lease deeds, vendor agreements, employment agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements, purchase/supply agreements, NDAs and other legal documents.
• Draft and vet legal notices, replies, plaints, written statements, affidavits, petitions and other legal pleadings.
• Identify legal risks in business transactions and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
• Review and advise on agreements relating to seed production, processing, procurement, distribution, dealers, distributors, suppliers, land, warehouses, transport and other business activities.
• Ensure proper documentation and safeguarding of the Company's legal interests.

B. Litigation & Dispute Management

• Independently coordinate and monitor litigation matters involving the Company.
• Handle and coordinate matters before:
  • Civil and Criminal Courts
  • Supreme Court / High Courts
  • Labour Courts / Industrial Tribunals
  • Consumer Forums
  • NCLT / NCLAT
  • DRT / DRAT
  • CBI / Police authorities
  • Other statutory and quasi-judicial authorities

• Handle matters relating to Negotiable Instruments Act, Section 138 cases, Labour Laws, Seeds Act, Motor Vehicles Act and other applicable laws.
• Coordinate criminal complaints, police matters, recovery matters and enforcement communications.
• Brief and coordinate with advocates, solicitors and external legal counsel.

C. Corporate Secretarial & Companies Act Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable rules and regulations.
• Organize and coordinate Board Meetings, Committee Meetings and General Meetings.
• Prepare and coordinate notices, agendas, minutes and supporting documents for Board and General Meetings.
• Maintain statutory registers, records and corporate documents.
• Prepare and file applicable forms and returns with the Registrar of Companies (ROC)/MCA.
• Ensure timely completion of annual filing and other statutory filings.
• Maintain records relating to directors, shareholders, shareholding pattern, resolutions and statutory approvals.
• Coordinate appointment, resignation, change in designation and other statutory matters relating to Directors and Key Managerial Personnel.
• Ensure proper maintenance of Minutes Books and statutory records.
• Coordinate with auditors, statutory consultants and other professionals on corporate compliance matters.

D. Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance relating to Seeds Act, Seeds Rules, Labour Laws, Motor Vehicles Act, Consumer Laws, Shops & Establishments legislation and other applicable laws.
• Maintain a comprehensive Legal & Compliance Calendar to ensure timely compliance.
• Ensure timely renewal and maintenance of licenses, registrations, approvals and statutory documents falling under the Legal/Secretarial function.

E. Government & External Liaison

• Liaise with ROC/MCA, police authorities, courts, government departments, statutory authorities and other regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate with external advocates, consultants, Company Secretaries and other professional advisors.
• Represent/coordinate the Company's interests before government and regulatory authorities as authorized by management.

F. Management Support & Risk Management

• Identify potential legal, contractual and compliance risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Assist management in developing and strengthening legal policies, standard agreements and approval processes.
• Support recovery of outstanding dues through appropriate legal measures.
• Protect the Company's interests in matters involving employees, dealers, distributors, vendors, customers and other stakeholders.

3. Qualification

Essential:

• LL.B. / Bachelor of Laws.
• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

4. Experience

• 1015 years of relevant experience in Legal and Corporate Secretarial functions.
• Should have hands-on experience in litigation, contract drafting, Companies Act compliance and corporate secretarial work.