Head Legal Company Secretary

1 week ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates CAPEON Full time 250,000 - 450,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with
    Companies Act, 2013
    ,
    SEBI Regulations
    ,
    FEMA
    , and all applicable corporate laws.
  • Implement and oversee
    corporate governance practices
    across the organization.
  • Maintain statutory books, registers, and corporate records in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Draft, review, and vet
    resolutions, policies, agreements
    , and other legal documents.
  • Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and forms with
    ROC, MCA, RBI
    , and other authorities.

Board & Shareholder Management

  • Convene and manage
    Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Meetings
    (AGMs/EGMs) including agenda preparation, circulation of notices, and recording minutes.
  • Ensure all board procedures are followed and reviewed periodically.
  • Handle
    shareholder communications
    , manage investor relations, and ensure transparency in disclosures.

Corporate Advisory & Strategic Support

  • Advise the Board and senior management on
    corporate restructuring
    , mergers & acquisitions, fund-raising, and share issuance.
  • Provide legal and strategic advice during and outside of board meetings.
  • Support management in implementing
    CSR initiatives
    and sustainability frameworks.

Regulatory & Legal Liaison

  • Liaise with regulators, auditors, external legal counsel, and other authorities.
  • Monitor changes in regulatory frameworks, analyze impact, and ensure timely adoption.
  • Manage and respond to compliance audits and regulatory inspections.

Risk & Dispute Management

  • Identify and advise on potential
    legal and compliance risks
    ; develop mitigation strategies.
  • Oversee litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution processes.

Secretarial Audit & Reporting

  • Conduct
    Secretarial Audits
    and prepare reports as required under law.
  • Review
    annual reports
    from a statutory and governance perspective.
  • Develop action plans in response to audit observations or compliance gaps.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Qualified
    Company Secretary (CS)
    with a valid Practicing Certificate from
    ICSI
    .

Experience

  • 10+ years
    of relevant experience in a corporate or consulting environment, preferably in
    listed companies
    or large private organizations.

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of
    Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, FEMA
    , and other allied laws.
  • Proficiency in
    MCA21 portal
    and other statutory compliance platforms.
  • Expertise in drafting legal and corporate documents.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing abilities.
  • Ability to work with discretion, diplomacy, and integrity.
  • Commercial awareness and strategic thinking mindset.

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