Manager Legal

Talent Linked Consultancy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho is seeking an experienced Corporate Secretary in Mumbai to manage corporate records, minutes, and documentation; organize board meetings; and ensure compliance with legal and governance standards. The role requires strong drafting, negotiation, and risk management capabilities, with a focus on enterprise-wide regulatory compliance.

The candidate should have 8–12 years of relevant experience, a law degree (LLB) and CS designation, and the ability to provide strategic legal input across

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Corporate Secretary with a strong understanding of corporate governance.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements for corporates.
• Excellent drafting and contract review skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Corporate Secretary, responsible for managing and maintaining corporate records, minutes, and documentation.
• Organize and attend board meetings, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and governance standards.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance.

Skills

Corporate Secretary

Governance

Legal compliance

Drafting & review

Negotiation

Education

LLB

CS (Company Secretary)

Job description

Must Requirements in Job role (Knowledge/Experience/Qualification/Salary)

Corporate Secretarial Duties:

• Serve as the Corporate Secretary, responsible for managing and maintaining corporate records, minutes, and documentation.
• Organize and attend board meetings, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and corporate governance standards.
• Provide support in the preparation and distribution of meeting agendas, materials, and resolutions.

Legal Compliance:

• Stay informed about changes in relevant laws and regulations affecting the organization.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure legal compliance across all aspects of the business.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and assessments to identify and address potential legal issues.

Drafting and Review:

• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements to ensure they align with the organization's goals and comply with applicable laws.
• Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues, including contracts, intellectual property, employment matters, and regulatory compliance.

Contract Negotiation:

• Negotiate and finalize contracts with external parties, ensuring favorable terms and mitigating legal risks.
• Collaborate with different departments to understand their contractual needs and provide effective legal solutions.

Risk Management:

• Identify legal risks and propose strategies to mitigate or eliminate them.
• Work closely with management to assess potential legal liabilities and provide recommendations for risk management.

Contract Negotiation:

• Conduct legal research to stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Provide clear and concise legal memoranda and updates to the leadership team as needed.

Experience

• 08-12 years
• Proven experience as a Corporate Secretary with a strong understanding of corporate governance.
• Significant experience in legal compliance and risk management.

Qualification

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution & Company Secretary

Threshold Requirement in the Job role (additional but not mandatory)

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Membership in a relevant legal association or bar association is a plus.

Expected Output (Quantitative/Qualitative) from the role in current or next 1 year

• Board/committee meetings with compliant minutes & resolutions;
• statutory registers updated;
• zero missed filings;
• legal risk register setup & mitigation tracking.
• quarterly legal trainings.
• Strengthened governance,
• clear businessfriendly legal advice,
• enhanced compliance culture,
• regular legal updates/memos to leadership.