Paralegal and Compliance Professional

**Requisition ID: 282660**
- ** Relocation Authorized: None**:

- ** Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project**:

- ** Work Location: New Delhi**

**Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects**:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Bechtel India is a global operation that supports execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with business line home offices, project sites, customer organizations and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since our inception in 1994.

Our offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara and Chennai will grow significantly and sustainably with exciting career opportunities for both professionals and young graduates who are passionate about creating a cleaner, greener, and safer world; building transformational infrastructure; making decarbonization a reality; and protecting people and the environment.

**Job Summary**:
The role involves independently handling company secretarial work for all the company entities in India (including wholly foreign-owned organizations). The individual will serve as the primary point of contact for ensuring compliance with corporate laws, labor laws, business laws (such as engineering services, NOC, data centers), and office administration laws across all offices of the company in India. Additionally, the role provides support and legal advice to the India - Legal Department on various matters. Close collaboration with the Office Services, Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, and Legal teams is a key part of the role.
- ** Supervision**: Reports to the India Legal Counsel and operates with mínimal guidance, receiving overall direction on key matters.
- ** Contact**: Maintains regular communication with India management, Finance, Legal, External Advisors, global teams, and HR to ensure corporate and legal compliance across the organization.
- ** Key Responsibilities**: Provides necessary information for corporate and financial filings and collaborates with relevant stakeholders.
- ** Legal Compliance**: Monitors changes in relevant laws and, in consultation with the India Legal Department, advises India Management on legal implications and required actions to maintain compliance.

**Major Responsibilities**:
The duties will, generally, include the following:

- Providing advice to the Board of Directors and attorneys on day-to-day corporate governance, advising on compliance with legal, statutory, and corporate governance matters, company policy, and guidelines for company secretarial operations.
- Serving as Company Secretary and providing support to the Board and Board committees and assisting in the development of the corporate calendar.
- Maintaining awareness of regulatory requirements and compliances and driving such compliances for the offices and operations of the Company, specifically local labor law and service establishment related legislations, including anticipated changes in governance practices and provide advice to the Indian legal department on implications and appropriate actions.
- Advising directors on legal responsibilities and responsibilities under policies, drafting related documents, and handling director queries regarding such responsibilities. Working with attorneys to manage timely responses to policy approvals.
- Maintaining statutory registers and records, including minutes books, paper books, shareholder and board meeting checklists, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Maintaining the Register of shareholders and liaising with them on behalf of the company.
- Convening and servicing Board meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGM), and other meetings, ensuring compliance with governance procedures, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and conveying decisions. Providing notice to members and auditors about meetings, preparing proxy attendance papers, and addressing changes in directors or shareholding as applicable.
- Filing statutory forms under the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable local labor law and service establishment related legislations laws (viz. CLRA, EPF Act, Emplo