27 Nov 2024
VRkS
Company Secretary and Legal Counsel, 7 to 9 years in Pune
India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
6-8 Years
Company Secretary, Operational Support, Corporate Governance, Litigation, Legal Counsel, ROC Filing, Legal, Legal Documentation
Job Description
Position: Company Secretary and Legal Counsel
Qualification: CS,LLB
Experience: 7 to 9 years
Location: Pune
Job description
Qualification: CS,LLB
Experience: 7 to 9 years
Location: Pune
Job description
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
As a Legal Counsel, you will be advising on a broad range of legal topics including commercial contracts, property laws, employment law and disputes, corporate matters, litigation/arbitration, medical device regulations; and all combined with a robust and process-driven approach to the management of legal matters in accordance with local law and the Medtronic policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and other relevant statutory regulations.
- Conduct board meetings, general meetings, and committee meetings including preparation of agenda, notices, minutes, and resolutions.
- Maintain and update statutory registers and records as per regulatory requirements.
- Manage annual filings and other compliance with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), SEBI, RBI, etc.
- Ensure best-in-class corporate governance for the company.
- Provide legal advice and assistance on matters related to corporate laws, contracts, and compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents ensuring the companys interests are protected.
- Manage litigation and coordinate with external legal counsel for any disputes or proceedings.
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment and ensure the company adapts to these changes.
- Provide operational support on the daily activities of the local operations, including rendering support to the various functions (HR, Finance, etc.)
- Support the India Legal team on new processes and projects to ensure local implementation and effective incorporation of legal requirements.
- Create and update contract templates based on best practices and evolving legal standards to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
- Effectively manage relationships with outside counsel to maximize the quality of representation and minimize legal expenses.
- Liaise with directors, auditors, lawyers, and government authorities on behalf of the company.
- Manage and handle CSR compliance and reporting as per the Companies Act.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 7-9 years of post-qualification experience in both legal and secretarial functions, preferably in a corporate or law firm environment.
- Company Secretary (CS) qualification from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
- Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Strong understanding of corporate laws, contract laws, SEBI, RBI, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience in managing corporate governance and legal matters.
- Experience with the Global Capacity Center (GCC)/ R&D center preferred.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.