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Manager Legal & Secretarial Compliance

Manager Legal & Secretarial Compliance

Fast&Up Indiamumbai, maharashtra, in
15 hours ago
Job description

Work Exp : 8yrs – 10yrs in legal & secretarial compliance roles in Nutrition, Pharma, FMCG, or D2C sectors.

Role & Responsibilities :

Legal Compliances :

  • Provide legal support across business functions, including drafting and vetting agreements pertaining to manufacturing, supply, advertising, service providers, M&A (including documentation), leave & license and consultants.
  • Lead, manage, and ensure compliance with all statutory obligations under the Companies Act and other applicable industry regulations, such as FSSAI, legal metrology and other applicable laws.
  • Act as the primary point of contact on legal disputes, litigation management, and regulatory investigations, including maintaining compliance calendars and managing risk in advertising, product safety, and e-commerce.
  • Advise management and the board on overall governance practices, risk assessments, compliance frameworks, and new regulations impacting business.

Secretarial Compliances :

  • Organize, prepare, and document board meetings, annual general meetings, and related statutory registers, ensuring timely preparation and filing of minutes and regulatory returns.
  • Ensuring all related party transaction and compliance.
  • Ensuring all the compliance as per corporate governance
  • Maintain statutory records, share registers, and ensure the company’s good standing with regulatory authorities.

    • Trademark / IP management :

  • Oversee the company’s IP portfolio, including searching, registration, renewal, and protection of trademarks, copyrights, and patents related to nutraceutical formulations, brand assets, and packaging.
  • Liaise with external IP counsel to manage oppositions, respond to notices, and handle infringement cases efficiently.
  • Advise marketing and product teams on advertising claims and product packaging to avoid IP and regulatory violations.

    • Transactional Tasks :

  • Liaison with law firms personnel for DD requisitions and conducting legal diligence.
  • Prepare and review reports and findings.
  • Highlights sector specific risks, include in DD and show mitigating actions for internal review.
  • Preparing, vetting and negotiating SHA, SSA, and other related documentation.

    • General Governance & Compliance :

  • Ensure alignment of all business activities with the company's internal guidelines and external legal obligations.
  • Manage relationships with auditors, regulatory agencies, and outside counsel to ensure seamless governance and compliance.

    • Qualification : Degree in Law (LLB) and preferably Company Secretary (CS) certification.

    Desire Candidate Profile :

  • Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, contract drafting, trademark registration, intellectual property management, product label compliance, legal research and compliance audits.
  • Strong communication, analytical, research, and project management skills
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
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