Manager Compliance (Legal & CS)

Consult Pro; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Consult Pro is seeking a Manager - Compliance to provide legal and governance support across the organization. This role requires advising management on corporate and commercial matters, overseeing statutory and regulatory compliance, and coordinating with regulators and external counsel.

The ideal candidate will be a Graduate with CS (ICSI) and an LLB, with 4-5 years of post-qualification experience in Legal, Compliance, and Company Secretarial functions.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline with a qualified Company Secretary (CS) from ICSI.
• LLB is mandatory; LLM will be an added advantage.
• Additional qualifications in Corporate Laws, Compliance, or Governance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and regulatory support on corporate and commercial matters.
• Review, draft, and vet contracts, MoUs, and other documents to safeguard the organization's interests.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels, regulators, and consultants on matters and litigation support.
• Organize Board and Committee meetings; prepare agendas, minutes, and circulate board papers.
• Maintain secretarial compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 and file statutory forms and returns.
• Develop and implement policies to strengthen the organization's compliance framework.
• Build relationships with regulatory authorities, auditors, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Contract management

Governance

Education

CS (ICSI)

LLB

LLM (advantage)

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable corporate laws and regulations while providing legal and governance support to the organization. The role involves advising management on corporate and commercial matters, managing statutory and regulatory requirements, overseeing company secretarial functions, and supporting effective risk management and corporate governance practices.

Manager - Compliance

Position Summary

Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable corporate laws and regulations while providing legal and governance support to the organization. The role involves advising management on corporate and commercial matters, managing statutory and regulatory requirements, overseeing company secretarial functions, and supporting effective risk management and corporate governance practices.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Provide legal and regulatory support to the business on corporate and commercial matters.
• Review, draft, and vet contracts, agreements, MoUs, and other legal documents to safeguard the organization's interests.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels, regulatory authorities, and consultants on legal matters and litigation support, where required.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and advise management on their implications.

Corporate Governance & Board Support

• Support the Board and senior management on governance, legal, and regulatory matters.
• Organize Board and Committee meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, and ensure timely circulation of board papers.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and best practices.

Company Secretarial Functions

• Manage secretarial compliances under the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable laws.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and corporate documents.
• Prepare and file statutory forms, returns, and other regulatory submissions within prescribed timelines.
• Coordinate with auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders for compliance-related matters.

Risk Management & Policy Framework

• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to strengthen the organization's compliance framework.
• Ensure effective internal controls and adherence to governance standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities, legal advisors, auditors, and other external stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication with shareholders and support shareholder-related matters.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline with a qualified Company Secretary (CS) certification from ICSI.
• LLB is mandatory; LLM will be an added advantage.
• Additional qualifications or certifications in Corporate Laws, Compliance, or Governance will be preferred.

Experience

• 4-5 years of post-qualification experience in Legal, Compliance, and Company Secretarial functions, preferably within the Real Estate industry.
• Strong understanding of the Companies Act, 2013, corporate laws, contract management, and regulatory compliances.
• Experience in handling legal documentation, governance matters, statutory filings, and stakeholder management.