Legal & Compliance Officer

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and other applicable statutory laws.
• Maintain and update statutory registers and corporate records in accordance with legal requirements.
• Prepare and file statutory forms, returns, and documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and other regulatory authorities.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Advise senior management and the Board on compliance obligations and governance matters.

Legal Documentation & Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation.
• Ensure all legal documents comply with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Maintain and manage a centralized repository of legal documents for internal stakeholders.

Board & Shareholder Meetings

• Organize and coordinate Board Meetings and General Meetings.
• Prepare agendas, notices, minutes, and board resolutions.
• Ensure statutory compliance related to board and shareholder meetings.
• Act as a liaison between the Board of Directors, shareholders, and regulatory bodies.

Regulatory Liaison & Reporting

• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities including MCA, SEBI, and RBI.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of regulatory filings and compliance reports.
• Track legal and regulatory developments and advise the organization on necessary compliance actions.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide legal guidance on corporate matters, contracts, employment law, and internal policies.
• Identify potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support dispute resolution processes and manage litigation matters when required.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Minimum 12+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate compliance and legal functions.
• Strong knowledge of Indian corporate laws, including the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI regulations, and FEMA.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.

Desirable

• Experience working in IT/technology companies or multinational organizations.
• Exposure to international compliance standards and regulatory environments.
• Additional qualifications such as LLM or certifications in corporate governance.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in legal research and use of legal databases.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: ₹216,237.59 - ₹1,162,364.43 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you fine to work in permanent night shift (US shift)
• Are you fine to work 5 days onsite from sector 62 gurgaon
• DO you have LLB and CS degree ?
• Can you join in 15 days or less ?

Work Location: In person