Gm – Legal & Company Secretary

Job Title : General Manager – Legal & Company Secretary

Location : Gurgaon

Reporting To : CFO

Industry : Retail

Role Overview

The GM – Legal & Company Secretary will oversee all legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions for a leading retail brand with pan-India operations. The role requires a deep understanding of retail business complexities—store operations, leases, vendor contracts, consumer laws, and regulatory requirements. The position will act as a key strategic advisor to the leadership team and ensure the organization operates with strong legal discipline and governance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Governance & Secretarial Functions

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, Shop & Establishment Act, and all applicable retail-related laws.
• Manage all Board, Committee, and Shareholder meetings — preparation of agenda, minutes, resolutions, statutory registers.
• Maintain timely ROC filings and ensure adherence to governance norms.
• Advise management and the Board on regulatory updates, risk exposure, and compliance obligations.
• Liaison with regulators, statutory bodies, and external stakeholders.

2. Legal Advisory for Retail Business

3. Lease & Property Management

4. Litigation & Dispute Management

5. Risk, Compliance & Process Excellence

6. Strategic Business Partnering

Skills & Competencies

Qualifications & Experience

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