Details of the Organization

Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a global insurer operating in over a dozen countries, providing insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance.

Details of the Job/Internship

ANSR is hiring a Legal Counsel & Company Secretary to lead legal, compliance, and corporate governance for its India entity.

Role and Responsibilities

• Corporate & Commercial (80%):
• Provide legal advice to the Indian subsidiary across functional areas, including HR, Finance, and Operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including facilities, service provider, and intercompany agreements.
• Identify, evaluate, and address legal and regulatory risks; monitor relevant federal, state, and local legislation.
• Support cross-functional teams on legal and compliance matters.
• Provide training on legal and contractual issues.
• Participate in corporate projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Company Secretarial & Compliance (20%):
• Serve as Company Secretary for board and committee meetings, preparing agendas, materials, and minutes.
• Maintain statutory books, registers, and company records.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, 2013, SEBI, MCA, and RBI regulations; file annual returns and forms.
• Serve as Company Compliance Officer, manage quarterly compliance reporting, oversee Arch group-required training, and act as liaison for conflicts of interest.

Eligibility

• Member in good standing of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• LLB (BA LLB or BBA LLB) from a recognized university; LLM preferred.
• 10+ years of post-qualification experience combining corporate, commercial, employment law, and company secretarial experience.
• Experience with US publicly traded companies preferred; exposure to multinational financial services or insurance companies is a plus.
• Solid law firm or in-house experience in commercial legal matters.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize initiatives, work independently, and serve as a trusted legal advisor in a global, matrixed organization.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Kerala, India

Application and Registration Details

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