Head of Company Secretary and Legal

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.