Hod - Legal & Corporate Compliance

**Rahul Pramod & Co., Andheri, Mumbai.**

Job Title**:Head of Department (HOD) - Legal & Corporate Compliance (Company Secretary)**

**Job Description**:
Position Summary: The Head of Department (HOD) - Legal & Corporate Compliance, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the organization's adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks. They are responsible for overseeing all legal matters and corporate compliance activities of our clients. This role requires a deep understanding of legal principles, company law, regulatory requirements, and excellent communication skills.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Legal Advisory**:
Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the firm and its clients on various legal matters related to business operations, contracts, intellectual property, etc.

Review and draft legal documents, agreements, contracts, and other legal instruments to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.

**Corporate Governance**:
Develop, implement, and oversee corporate governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices.

Advise the board of directors, management, and stakeholders on corporate governance matters and ensure transparency and accountability in decision-making processes.

**Compliance Management**:
Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure the firm's compliance with all relevant legal requirements.

Conduct regular compliance audits and assessments to identify areas of non-compliance and develop corrective action plans.

Design and deliver training programs on compliance-related topics to employees to enhance awareness and understanding of legal and regulatory obligations.

**Company Secretarial Duties**:
Fulfil statutory obligations as per the Companies Act or relevant legislation, including filing of annual returns, maintaining statutory registers, and organizing board and shareholders' meetings.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to company formations, mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.

Act as a liaison between the firm and regulatory authorities, ensuring timely submissions and responses to regulatory inquiries and filings.

**Risk Management**:
Assess legal and regulatory risks associated with business activities and develop strategies to mitigate such risks effectively.

Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, risk management, and internal audit, to integrate legal and compliance considerations into overall risk management frameworks.

**Qualifications and Skills**:
A qualified/semi qualified Company Secretary.

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a reputable institution; additional qualifications such as LLM or specialized certifications in corporate law or compliance are advantageous.

Proven experience 2 or more years working in a legal or compliance role within a Chartered Accountant firm or professional services environment.

In-depth knowledge of company law, corporate governance principles, regulatory compliance requirements, and legal best practices.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal documents and regulations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, clients, and regulatory authorities.

Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the capacity to lead and develop a team of legal and compliance professionals.

High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and professionalism in handling confidential information and sensitive matters.

**Salary**: ₹35,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person