Job Description
Position: Legal Head (CS & Legal)
Location:Kolkata
Department: Legal & Compliance
About Client - Our client is an Indian rolling stock manufacturer in the private sector.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a seasoned Legal Head to lead our legal and company secretarial functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, compliance, governance, and secretarial practices, with mandatory qualifications in Company Secretary (CS) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB). This role demands a unique blend of legal expertise and corporate governance, ensuring that the company operates within the legal framework while maintaining high standards of corporate governance.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory & Strategy:
Develop and implement the company’s legal strategy, ensuring robust legal support across all business units.
Provide legal counsel to the Board of Directors, senior management, and other stakeholders on legal and regulatory issues.
Anticipate legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Corporate Secretarial Functions:
Oversee all company secretarial functions, including compliance with the Companies Act, board meetings, and shareholder communications.
Maintain and manage statutory records, filings, and registers in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Prepare and file necessary documents with regulatory authorities, including annual returns, financial statements, and board resolutions.
Compliance Management:
Ensure that the company adheres to all legal and regulatory obligations, including corporate governance standards.
Monitor changes in legislation and ensure that the company’s practices are updated to remain compliant.
Develop and implement internal compliance programs, including training and audits, to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Contract & Documentation Management:
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the company’s interests.
Ensure that all contractual obligations are met and that potential legal issues are identified and addressed proactively.
Corporate Governance:
Advise the Board and senior management on corporate governance best practices.
Ensure that the company operates with transparency, accountability, and integrity.
Facilitate board and committee meetings, including the preparation of agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
Manage and oversee all litigation matters, working closely with external legal counsel.
Develop strategies for dispute resolution and represent the company in legal proceedings when necessary.
Leadership & Team Management:
Lead and mentor a team of legal and compliance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and ethical behavior.
Provide guidance on complex legal and secretarial matters, ensuring continuous professional development within the.
Apply now - https://openings.2coms.com/jobs/Careers/25+/Legal-Head?source=CareerSite
Location:Kolkata
Department: Legal & Compliance
About Client - Our client is an Indian rolling stock manufacturer in the private sector.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a seasoned Legal Head to lead our legal and company secretarial functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, compliance, governance, and secretarial practices, with mandatory qualifications in Company Secretary (CS) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB). This role demands a unique blend of legal expertise and corporate governance, ensuring that the company operates within the legal framework while maintaining high standards of corporate governance.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory & Strategy:
Develop and implement the company’s legal strategy, ensuring robust legal support across all business units.
Provide legal counsel to the Board of Directors, senior management, and other stakeholders on legal and regulatory issues.
Anticipate legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Corporate Secretarial Functions:
Oversee all company secretarial functions, including compliance with the Companies Act, board meetings, and shareholder communications.
Maintain and manage statutory records, filings, and registers in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Prepare and file necessary documents with regulatory authorities, including annual returns, financial statements, and board resolutions.
Compliance Management:
Ensure that the company adheres to all legal and regulatory obligations, including corporate governance standards.
Monitor changes in legislation and ensure that the company’s practices are updated to remain compliant.
Develop and implement internal compliance programs, including training and audits, to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Contract & Documentation Management:
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the company’s interests.
Ensure that all contractual obligations are met and that potential legal issues are identified and addressed proactively.
Corporate Governance:
Advise the Board and senior management on corporate governance best practices.
Ensure that the company operates with transparency, accountability, and integrity.
Facilitate board and committee meetings, including the preparation of agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
Manage and oversee all litigation matters, working closely with external legal counsel.
Develop strategies for dispute resolution and represent the company in legal proceedings when necessary.
Leadership & Team Management:
Lead and mentor a team of legal and compliance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and ethical behavior.
Provide guidance on complex legal and secretarial matters, ensuring continuous professional development within the.
Apply now - https://openings.2coms.com/jobs/Careers/25+/Legal-Head?source=CareerSite
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Head 2COMS Consulting Pvt| Ltd position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Kolkata offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
