Manager/Senior Manager - Legal & compliance (CS)

Manager/Senior Manager - Legal & Compliance (CS)

This role at MOSAIC Wellness is for an experienced Company Secretary (CS) professional with a strong background in Legal and Compliance to manage corporate governance and legal affairs. The position is primarily focused on Legal and Compliance (80%) with a crucial Secretarial component (20%). We're looking for someone with prior law firm experience, specifically in contract agreements and legal documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal & Compliance (80%):
• Provide legal support and guidance on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and contractual matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents, ensuring alignment with company policies and applicable laws.
• Draft and review inter-company agreements as per arm's length pricing.
• Manage intellectual property.
• Handle the entire legal and litigation portfolio, including consumer matters.
• Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory obligations across corporate, labor, intellectual property, data protection, and industry-specific regulations.
• Advise management on risk mitigation strategies and legal compliance issues.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring internal policies and procedures for regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsels for litigation, dispute resolution, and advisory services.
• Stay updated on relevant legal and compliance changes to ensure continuous organizational compliance.
• Secretarial Work (20%):
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations under the Companies Act, 2013, and other relevant legislation.
• Maintain and update the company's statutory records (e.g., Board and AGM minutes, resolutions).
• File necessary documents with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) accurately and on time.
• Assist in corporate governance activities and secretarial functions as required.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and authorities for statutory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) with a Law degree or relevant legal qualifications.
• Prior experience in a law firm, particularly in contract management and agreements, is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate legal matters, including compliance, contract negotiations, and corporate secretarial responsibilities.
• Deep knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, corporate laws, SEBI regulations, and industry-specific legal frameworks.
• Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal contracts and agreements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and external stakeholders.