Company Secretary and Legal Counsel

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

**A Day in the Life **:Medtronic is expanding their footprint for Diabetes Care with a center in Pune and as Company Secretary (CS) and Legal Professional (LLB), India, this role is responsible to manage corporate secretarial functions, ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, and provide legal advisory services for the company.

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it.

Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.

**Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned**:
As a Legal Counsel, you will be a dvising on a broad range of legal topics including commercial contracts, property laws, employment law and disputes, corporate matters, litigation/arbitration, medical device regulations; and all combined with a robust and process-driven approach to the management of legal matters in accordance with local law and the Medtronic policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and other relevant statutory regulations.
- Conduct board meetings, general meetings, and committee meetings including preparation of agenda, notices, minutes, and resolutions.
- Maintain and update statutory registers and records as per regulatory requirements.
- Manage annual filings and other compliance with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), SEBI, RBI, etc.
- Ensure best-in-class corporate governance for the company.
- Provide legal advice and assistance on matters related to corporate laws, contracts, and compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents ensuring the company's interests are protected.
- Manage litigation and coordinate with external legal counsel for any disputes or proceedings.
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment and ensure the company adapts to these changes.
- Provide operational support on the daily activities of the local operations, including rendering support to the various functions (HR, Finance, etc.)
- Support the India Legal team on new processes and projects to ensure local implementation and effective incorporation of legal requirements.
- Create and update contract templates based on best practices and evolving legal standards to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
- Effectively manage relationships with outside counsel to maximize the quality of representation and minimize legal expenses.
- Liaise with directors, auditors, lawyers, and government authorities on behalf of the company.
- Manage and handle CSR compliance and reporting as per the Companies Act.

**Required Knowledge and Experience**:

- Minimum of 7-9 years of post-qualification experience in both legal and secretarial functions, preferably in a corporate or law firm environment.
- Company Secretary (CS) qualification from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
- Strong understanding of corporate laws, contract laws, SEBI, RBI, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience in managing corporate governance and legal matters.
- Experience with the Global Capacity Center (GCC)/ R&D center preferred.

**Physical Job Requirements**

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

**Benefits & Compensation**:
**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package**
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

**About Medtronic **:**We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.**
**Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.**
**We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the fa