Senior Manager Compliance and Legal

Oaklanecapital; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Pune is seeking a qualified Talent Acquisition Leader to ensure compliance with Indian corporate laws while managing legal risks and providing strategic advice to management. The role involves overseeing regulatory filings, organizing meetings, and maintaining robust governance practices. Applicants should have 8-10 years of relevant experience and a Company Secretary qualification. This position promises a full-time engagement in a mid-senior level role within the legal function.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in corporate law compliance.
• Experience with SEBI and RBI regulations required.
• Familiarity with PMS/AIF or other SEBI regulated entities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Indian corporate laws and regulations.
• Oversee statutory filings and regulatory reporting.
• Manage Board, Committee, and General Meetings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of Indian corporate laws

Quick with technology adoption

Adaptable to change

Industry connections

High integrity

Education

Qualified Company Secretary

Legal degree

Job description

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Role Summary

To ensure that Oaklane operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance standards, while proactively managing legal risks, advising management on legal and regulatory matters, and acting as a key interface with regulators, statutory authorities, and external counsel.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable Indian corporate laws, including the Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, RBI, regulations, and other relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee statutory filings and regulatory reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Organize and coordinate Board/Committee Meetings, General Meetings and Postal Ballots.
• Oversee comprehensive management of Board, Committee, and General Meetings, including the preparation of agendas, board packs, drafting of resolutions, minutes, filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), and ensuring strict compliance with the Secretarial Standards and the Companies Act, 2013.
• Manage processes such as obtaining ISINs for securities, opening Demat accounts, facilitating dematerialization, executing corporate actions, managing transfers, and coordinating with RTA, Depositories, and Depository Participants to ensure timely completion within stipulated timelines.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitateզբ required corporate approvals, coordinate documentation, and maintain robust governance processes.
• Monitor changes in legal and regulatory frameworks and provide timely updates and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with constitutional documents such as LLP Agreement, Articles of Association, Memorandum of Association, etc.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, governance reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Prepare compliance calendars, ensure timely filings, and monitor adherence across functions.
• Act as a nodal point for inspections, audits, and information requests.
• Support management in evaluating new products, services, or business initiatives from a legal and compliance perspective.
• Draft, review, negotiate, anduly vet commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, NDAs, MOUs, engagement letters, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure contracts adequately protect the Company’s legal and commercial interests and are aligned with applicable laws and internal risk frameworks.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, arbitration, regulatory proceedings, and disputes.

Skills and Expertise Required

• Qualified Company Secretary with 8‑10 years of relevant experience. Legal degree is a plus.
• Understanding of Indian corporate laws, SEBI and RBI regulations, and cross‑border structuring principles under FEMA.
• Preferably experienced in PMS/AIF or other SEBI regulated entities.
• Industry connections, adaptable to change, quick with technology adoption, and highest level of integrity.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Investment Banking