Company Secretary & Legal Officer (CS + LLB)

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified Company Secretary & Legal Officer (CS + LLB) to manage corporate secretarial, legal, and regulatory compliance functions. The role involves ensuring statutory compliance, handling legal documentation, supporting corporate governance, and managing regulatory approvals across business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Compliance

• Manage ROC, MCA, Annual Return, and statutory filings.
  
• Conduct Board Meetings, AGMs, EGMs, and maintain secretarial records.
  
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA, and other applicable regulations.
  

Legal & Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, NDAs, MOUs, lease deeds, and commercial documents.
  
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation and legal matters.
  
• Maintain legal documentation and contract repository.
  

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor statutory licenses, registrations, and renewals.
  
• Ensure compliance with Labour Laws, PF, ESI, Shops & Establishments Act, and related regulations.
  
• Maintain compliance calendars and regulatory records.
  

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Advise management on legal and compliance risks.
  
• Support policy formulation, governance frameworks, and SOP implementation.
  
• Conduct compliance reviews and recommend corrective actions.
  

Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) – Mandatory
  
• LLB (Bachelor of Laws) – Mandatory
  

Requirements

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in Corporate Secretarial and Legal functions.
  
• Preferred background: Hospitality, F&B, Retail, or Multi -Unit Operations.
  

Key Skills

• Companies Act & Corporate Laws
  
• FEMA Compliance
  
• ROC & MCA Filings
  
• Secretarial Audits
  
• Legal Drafting & Contract Management
  
• Labour & Employment Laws
  
• Regulatory Compliance
  
• Risk Assessment & Corporate Governance
  

Core Competencies

Corporate Governance | Secretarial Compliance | Legal Drafting | Contract Management | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Mitigation | Negotiation | Stakeholder Management