The Company Secretary and Legal Counsel, India

About ETS

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities : PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Company Secretary and Legal Counsel to oversee the legal and corporate secretary function for ETS legal entities in India i.e. ETS Assessment Services Pvt Ltd and ETS India Private Limited. The ideal candidate should understand local legal and regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• As the Company Secretary, ensure effective and timely completion of all corporate secretarial activities for ETS legal entities in India.
• Provide comprehensive and actionable general legal advice and support in India
• Respond to legal matters that arise in ETS operations in India and work closely with legal teams in HQ to provide seamless legal support to all business units in India.
• Support contract documentation in India including drafting contracts, agreements, letters, licenses, notices, renewals, terminations, etc., working closely with ETS entities in India.
• In the area of commercial and employment contracts, support and create standard templates and processes to scale ETS business and compliance needs in India.
• Actively contribute to legal transformation projects for the purpose of gaining efficiencies in the operation of the legal department.
• Conduct trainings as and when required with the aim of creating awareness and equipping employees in understating policies and regulatory requirements.
• Keep track of changes in laws applicable to ETS operations in India and preparing internal updates for the same.
• Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function.

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