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Head of Company Secretary and Legal

Workable (global search)107,870 open roles

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Pune, MH, India
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The posting

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients Salary range: Rs 2500000 - Rs 3500000 (ie INR 25 - 35 LPA)

Min Experience: 15+ years Location: Pune JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced Head of Company Secretary & Legal to lead the organization’s secretarial, corporate governance, legal, and compliance functions. The role requires a senior professional who can provide strategic legal guidance, ensure robust corporate governance, manage statutory and regulatory requirements, and act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team and Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in secretarial functions and legal matters, along with extensive experience in managing corporate secretarial work, legal compliance, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder interactions across a complex business environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Company Secretarial & Governance

  • Lead all company secretarial functions, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate laws, regulations, and governance standards.
  • Manage Board and Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, notices, minutes, resolutions, and statutory records.
  • Coordinate with the Board of Directors, senior management, auditors, regulators, and external advisors on governance matters.
  • Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, filings, and documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
  • Provide guidance to the Board and management on corporate governance, statutory obligations, and regulatory developments.
  • Oversee incorporation, restructuring, share capital, corporate actions, and other company secretarial activities.

Legal Management

  • Lead the organization’s legal function, providing strategic and practical advice on business and corporate matters.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, partnership arrangements, and other legal documents.
  • Identify legal risks and provide recommendations to mitigate potential exposure.
  • Manage relationships with external legal counsel and coordinate litigation, disputes, notices, and regulatory matters.
  • Support business teams in evaluating legal implications of strategic initiatives, transactions, investments, and commercial arrangements.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure timely and accurate legal and regulatory compliance across the organization.
  • Monitor changes in corporate, commercial, and other applicable laws and translate regulatory developments into actionable business requirements.
  • Establish and strengthen compliance frameworks, policies, processes, and internal controls.
  • Conduct periodic reviews and assessments to identify potential compliance gaps and recommend corrective measures.
  • Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of compliance-related observations.

Must-Have Skills

  • Strong expertise in Secretarial Functions
  • Extensive experience in Legal Management
  • Corporate governance and Board management
  • Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
  • Regulatory and statutory compliance
  • Legal risk assessment and mitigation
  • Strong understanding of corporate laws and governance frameworks
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to lead teams and work closely with senior leadership

Good-to-Have Skills

  • Strong experience in Company Secretarial Work
  • Expertise in Legal Compliance
  • Experience handling complex corporate structures and transactions
  • Exposure to litigation and dispute management
  • Experience working with regulators, auditors, and external legal advisors
  • Strategic advisory experience with senior management and Boards

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Company Secretary qualification, or a relevant professional qualification is required.
  • Additional qualifications in corporate law, governance, or business management will be an advantage.
  • 15–25 years of relevant experience, with substantial leadership experience across company secretarial, legal, governance, and compliance functions.
  • Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders at senior levels.
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