30 Nov 2024
LmAm
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, Healthcare, Legal Documentation
Job Description
Position: Company Secretary and Legal Counsel
Qualification: CS
Experience: 7 to 9 years
Location: Pune
Job description
Qualification: CS
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 a dvising 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.