Company Secretary & Legal Manager

Job Description

Founded in 1999, Magic Bus works with children and young people living in poverty, in India, taking them from a childhood full of challenges to a life with meaningful livelihoods. We equip children and young people in the age group of 12 to 18, with the skills and knowledge they need to grow up and move out of poverty. Children on the Magic Bus programme successfully fend off destabilizers such as child marriage and child labour to complete school and become first-generation salary earners having secure careers in the organized sector. Magic Bus is recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of Indias Best Employers among Nation BuildersRole: SecretarialResponsibilities:The Company Secretary is responsible for looking after the overall activities related to Compliances of Company and Forex Law and various rules and regulation thereunder. He/ She would be responsible to: - Conduct Board Meetings, General Meetings, Audit Committee Meeting, etc.- Prepare various draft agenda notes for the Board / Committees of Directors, Directors Report considering company law aspect- Prepare and issue Notice of Board Meeting, Committee Meeting & Annual General Meeting as per the Companies Act, - Draft various resolutions accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, and rules thereunder,- Draft Minutes of Board, Committee, Annual General Meetings, etc., 6. File various statutory forms & returns with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, - Maintain and record Statutory Registers as required under the Companies Act & Rules thereunder- Collect disclosures, consents etc. required under the Company Law from Directors and submit before Board, - Coordinate with other functions like Finance for smooth operations of the Company, 10. Other day to day secretarial work of the company.Legal & Litigation The Company Secretary would also provide legal support and represent the Company in certain Civil litigation and perform corporate duties. He would be well versed with Contacts Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, Limitation Act, and Labour Law etc. and responsible for Legal & Litigation matter of the company such as:- Drafting and vetting various kinds of legal documents like, Sale Deed, Lease Deed, Leave and License Agreement, Franchisee Agreement, Service Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Vendor Agreement, Settlement Deed and their Addendum and monitor legal obligations.- Interpretation of Law, ruling & regulations as well as agreements and ensured their enforceability to safeguard the interest of the Company.- Issue and respond to Legal Notices.- Coordinate with Advocates/Counsel on behalf of the Company in respect of Court Case.- Advise and represent the Company in different Courts and quasi-judicial body on the behalf of the Company relating breach of businesses contract, employees HR Issues, Labour Issue, Recovery Issue, etc. Well versed with Arbitration proceeding and also represent the Company at Arbitration.- Provide legal advice to the Company and make recommendations to Management. - Research and prepare legal opinions/suggestion on various civil matters including claims for compensation against the Company. - To review important legal matters of the Company on regular basis. - Liaising with various statutory bodies like Registrar of Companies, other Government departments, etc.Desired Competencies:- In-depth knowledge of legal & secretarial requirements of the industry, local environment/s, etc.- Should be well versed with companys law, compliances, finance and accounts Preparation Certification, filing of Various forms under the companies Act, Handling FCRA, CSR Compliances- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Strong process orientation- Strong influencing skills- Interpersonal skills with a distinct leadership style- Strong commitment - Strategic Capability- Ability to deal with ambiguityQualification and Experience:CS + LLB with 8 to 10 years of exposure to Legal and Company Secretarial matters in organization of repute, Founded in 1999, Magic Bus works with children and young people living in poverty, in India, taking them from a childhood full of challenges to a life with meaningful livelihoods. We equip children and young people in the age group of 12 to 18, with the skills and knowledge they need to grow up and move out of poverty. Children on the Magic Bus programme successfully fend off destabilizers such as child marriage and child labour to complete school and become first-generation salary earners having secure careers in the organized sector. Magic Bus is recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of Indias Best Employers among Nation BuildersRole: SecretarialResponsibilities:The Company Secretary is responsible for looking after the overall activities related to Compliances of Company and Forex Law and various rules and regulation thereunder. He/ She would be responsible to: - Conduct Board Meetings, General Meetings, Audit Committee Meeting, etc.- Prepare various draft agenda notes for the Board / Committees of Directors, Directors Report considering company law aspect- Prepare and issue Notice of Board Meeting, Committee Meeting & Annual General Meeting as per the Companies Act, - Draft various resolutions accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, and rules thereunder,- Draft Minutes of Board, Committee, Annual General Meetings, etc., 6. File various statutory forms & returns with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, - Maintain and record Statutory Registers as required under the Companies Act & Rules thereunder- Collect disclosures, consents etc. required under the Company Law from Directors and submit before Board, - Coordinate with other functions like Finance for smooth operations of the Company, 10. Other day to day secretarial work of the company.Legal & Litigation The Company Secretary would also provide legal support and represent the Company in certain Civil litigation and perform corporate duties. He would be well versed with Contacts Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, Limitation Act, and Labour Law etc. and responsible for Legal & Litigation matter of the company such as:- Drafting and vetting various kinds of legal documents like, Sale Deed, Lease Deed, Leave and License Agreement, Franchisee Agreement, Service Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Vendor Agreement, Settlement Deed and their Addendum and monitor legal obligations.- Interpretation of Law, ruling & regulations as well as agreements and ensured their enforceability to safeguard the interest of the Company.- Issue and respond to Legal Notices.- Coordinate with Advocates/Counsel on behalf of the Company in respect of Court Case.- Advise and represent the Company in different Courts and quasi-judicial body on the behalf of the Company relating breach of businesses contract, employees HR Issues, Labour Issue, Recovery Issue, etc. Well versed with Arbitration proceeding and also represent the Company at Arbitration.- Provide legal advice to the Company and make recommendations to Management. - Research and prepare legal opinions/suggestion on various civil matters including claims for compensation against the Company. - To review important legal matters of the Company on regular basis. - Liaising with various statutory bodies like Registrar of Companies, other Government departments, etc.Desired Competencies:- In-depth knowledge of legal & secretarial requirements of the industry, local environment/s, etc.- Should be well versed with companys law, compliances, finance and accounts Preparation Certification, filing of Various forms under the companies Act, Handling FCRA, CSR Compliances- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Strong process orientation- Strong influencing skills- Interpersonal skills with a distinct leadership style- Strong commitment - Strategic Capability- Ability to deal with ambiguityQualification and Experience:CS + LLB with 8 to 10 years of exposure to Legal and Company Secretarial matters in organization of repute,

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