Our client is a leading global engineering and construction group with an established operations centre in Chennai. They are looking for a Legal Counsel & Company Secretary to join their senior leadership team, reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the group's global Legal and Compliance function.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee statutory compliance under applicable laws, including the Companies Act, 2013, and support legal matters relating to the Chennai operations

Maintain corporate records, minutes, statutory registers and ROC filings

Act as Company Secretary, ensuring all statutory requirements are brought to the Managing Director's attention and fully met

Schedule Board and CSR Committee meetings and maintain minutes and records that demonstrate strong corporate governance

Structure and implement the office compliance program under the guidance of the group's global Legal and Compliance team

Champion the Code of Business Conduct and act as Compliance Officer, overseeing the reporting of any breaches or concerns

Review purchase orders and ad-hoc contracts, flagging legal, compliance and commercial risks to the relevant managers for resolution

Review and draft NDAs and service agreements, working with internal departments to address legal and commercial risks

Support due diligence, litigation management and dispute resolution

Support the global Legal and Compliance team as required

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university

Qualified Company Secretary

8 to 10 years of experience in company secretarial work and corporate law administration

At least 5 to 7 years of contract negotiation experience

Excellent written and spoken English

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite

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