Vita Nova Gourmet

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Secretarial Functions:

1. Ensure compliance with all secretarial and statutory regulations, including Companies Act, and maintain accurate records.

2. Organize and facilitate Board of Directors meetings, annual general meetings, and other key company meetings.

3. Prepare agendas, minutes, resolutions, and ensure timely filings with regulatory bodies.

4. Maintain company records, including minutes, statutory registers, and filings with government authorities.

Legal Advisory:

1. Provide legal advice and guidance on various matters such as mergers, acquisitions, contract law, and employment law.

2. Review and draft contracts, agreements, MOUs, and other legal documents to protect the organization's interests.

3. Conduct legal research and stay updated with changes in laws that may affect the business.

Compliance and Risk Management:

1. Ensure that the company complies with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including corporate, labor, and environmental laws.

Identify potential risks and work proactively with departments to implement risk mitigation strategies.

2. Coordinate with external regulatory authorities and respond to legal issues or compliance matters.

Contract Management:

1. Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts, including service agreements, NDAs, and vendor agreements.

2. Manage a repository of all contracts, monitor renewal dates, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Policy Development:

1. Assist in developing and updating company policies to align with legal standards and best practices.

2. Educate staff on legal and regulatory requirements through training and awareness programs.

Liaison and Coordination:

1. Act as a liaison between external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.

2. Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Operations) to support legal and secretarial functions effectively.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or Company Secretary (CS) qualification. A Master's degree in Law (LLM) is an added advantage.

Experience: 5-8 years of experience in corporate legal and secretarial roles, preferably in a mid-sized or large organization.

Technical Skills:

- Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and labor laws.

- Proficiency in legal research and contract management.

- Familiarity with corporate governance frameworks and secretarial practices.

Soft Skills:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various departments.

- Detail-oriented, with a high level of integrity and ethical standards.