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Bangalore, India

Legal Counsel & Company Secretory

Our client is one of the Global Financial Services firm in Bangalore. Looking for a seasoned candidate to join their Legal Counsel and Compliance head role and manage an employee strength of about 2000 people.

Please contact Apoorva Sharma or email your cv directly in word format with Job ID 11932 to riskandquants-in@theedgepartnership.com.

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

  • The role is a combination of Company Secretary and Legal Counsel, primarily inclined towards Legal Counsel.
  • Manage litigation proceedings, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external law firms. Draft, review, and validate a diverse range of legal documents including contracts, petitions, and notices.
  • Provide comprehensive guidance on various corporate legal aspects, managing filings, and interactions with regulatory authorities.
  • Act as the Company Secretary, overseeing all related responsibilities, work closely with Practicing Company Secretaries to ensure seamless compliance management.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate regulations, overseeing filings, and adhering to governance protocols.

Role requirements

  • Qualifies lawyer & Certified Company Secretary from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with 12-18 years of experience.
  • Previous experience as a Practicing BAR Counsel in any diverse case types is desirable.
  • Fluency in the local language “Kannada” is mandatory.
  • A strong leader, possessing gravitas leadership experience.
  • Independent contributor with the caliber to independently handle Labour law authorities, employee disputes and other local issues.