Assistant Manager-Company Secretary – Legal & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Independently handle MCA/ROC and statutory compliances under the Companies Act, 2013.
• Manage Board and General Meeting compliances, including notices, agendas, minutes and resolutions.
• Prepare and file Annual Returns, Financial Statements and other applicable MCA forms and maintain statutory registers and compliance calendars.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including Lease/Leave & License, Franchise, Vendor, Service, NDA, MOU, LOI and Addendum agreements.
• Review contractual terms, identify legal and commercial risks and suggest appropriate amendments to safeguard the Company's interests.
• Handle and coordinate litigation, arbitration, recovery matters, consumer matters and other legal disputes with external advocates/counsels.
• Assist and coordinate in police matters, including complaints, FIR-related matters, responses to notices, investigations and liaison with advocates and concerned authorities.
• Handle and coordinate Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) matters, including trademarks, copyrights, brand protection, infringement matters, oppositions/objections and coordination with IPR consultants/attorneys.
• Draft and review legal notices, replies, undertakings, settlement documents and other legal correspondence.
• Maintain agreement records and track renewals, expiry dates, notice periods, lock-in periods and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, advocates, landlords, franchisees, vendors, government authorities and internal departments on legal and compliance matters.
• Handle documentation relating to stamp duty, registration, notarization and execution of agreements.
• Maintain litigation, legal notice, IPR, agreement and compliance trackers and ensure timely follow-up and closure.
• Provide day-to-day legal, contractual and secretarial support to management and business teams.
• Identify and escalate significant legal, contractual and compliance risks to management.

Qualification & Experience

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) – Mandatory
• L.L.B. – Mandatory

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Company Secretarial, Corporate and Commercial Legal matters.
• Strong knowledge of Companies Act, MCA/ROC compliances and commercial contracts.
• Practical exposure to litigation, arbitration, police matters and IPR/trademark matters.
• Strong experience in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and legal documentation.
• Experience in retail, franchise, leasing or multi-location businesses will be preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple legal and compliance matters within defined timelines.
• Working knowledge of MCA Portal and MS Office.