Details of the Organization

WIDIA is a premier brand under Kennametal Inc., a global industrial technology leader with over 80 years of experience in materials science and wear-resistant solutions. In India, the entity operates as a US Multinational Indian listed company, requiring high standards of corporate governance, transparency, and regulatory precision. 

Details of the Job/Internship

WIDIA is hiring an Assistant Manager – Legal & Secretarial with 4–5 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) for its Bengaluru office.

Role and Responsibilities

• Secretarial & SEBI Compliance: Manage end-to-end compliance for the listed entity, including organizing Board, Committee, and General Meetings, and preparing all related documentation (agendas, minutes, resolutions).
• Statutory Filing: File returns and disclosures with the MCA, Stock Exchanges, and SEBI, while maintaining all statutory registers and records.
• Corporate Reporting: Assist in the drafting and finalization of the Annual Report, Board’s Report, and Corporate Governance sections.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including NDAs, lease agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Regulatory Liaison: Coordinate with the ROC, MCA, SEBI, RBI, and IEPF Authority on legal and secretarial matters.
• Litigation Support: Manage litigation and arbitration trackers, review pleadings, and brief external counsels on case facts and strategies.
• Digital Compliance Tools: Independently operate and manage internal Compliance and Insider Trading tracking tools.

Eligibility

• Education: Qualified Company Secretary (CS) AND LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws).
• Experience: 4–5 years of PQE with mandatory experience in an Indian listed company.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR), Related Party Transactions, and Insider Trading laws.
• Strong skills in drafting legal notes, opinions, and commercial contracts.
• Ability to work independently and manage interactions with senior management and external auditors.

Salary/Stipend

Salary details will be finalised during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Application and Registration Details

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