Manager Legal

Name of Position: Manager Legal Reporting to: Head Finance & Accounts Department: Legal Location: Mumbai HO Must Requirements in Job role (Knowledge/Experience/Qualification/Salary)

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Drafting and Review:

• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements to ensure they align with the •rganization'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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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) Should be familiar with:
• 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;
• contract TAT reduction;
• zero missed filings;
• legal risk register setup & mitigation tracking.
• quarterly legal trainings.
• litigation/notice closure metrics.
• Strengthened governance,
• clear businessfriendly legal advice,
• enhanced compliance culture,
• regular legal updates/memos to leadership.