Details of the Organization

Creanovation Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (CTPL) is a next-generation EdTech startup driving the digital transformation of the higher education ecosystem. The organisation leverages deep technology and a sustainable business model to enable innovation in education.

Details of the Job/Internship

Creanovation Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is hiring a Legal Secretary with experience of 4–7 years to join their office in Bengaluru. The role involves managing core corporate governance and regulatory functions, with hands-on responsibility across company secretarial compliances, legal advisory, fundraising support, ESOP administration, and regulatory coordination, including SEBI and CSR compliance.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end corporate secretarial and governance compliance, including statutory registers, filings, compliance calendars, periodic reviews, and adherence to the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable regulations.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage Board, Committee, and General Meetings, including preparation of notices, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and follow-ups.
• Handle matters relating to shareholding, share transfers, allotments, capital restructuring, and ESOPs, where applicable.
• Draft, review, vet, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, vendor contracts, client agreements, and employment-related documents.
• Provide legal advice to management and internal teams by identifying risks and ensuring appropriate risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and employment-related regulations in coordination with the HR team.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels, auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities, and manage legal notices, litigation matters, and correspondence.
• Support due diligence, documentation, and compliance requirements related to fundraising, investments, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Track regulatory changes, assess business impact, and implement necessary compliance actions.
• Maintain compliance calendars, conduct periodic compliance reviews or secretarial audits, and ensure timely compliance to minimise regulatory risks and penalties.
• Support internal and external audits from a legal and secretarial perspective.
• Support compliance, documentation, and reporting requirements for lenders, investors, and financial institutions, including covenant tracking and consent management.
• Maintain a central contract repository with commercial and legal trackers, including tenure, termination, penalties, and indemnities.
• Handle pre-litigation notices, replies, legal strategy notes, MSME matters, and recovery-related legal correspondence.
• Draft and update internal policies, including Code of Conduct, Related Party Transactions Policy, and Whistleblower Policy, and ensure alignment with governance and audit expectations.
• Support post-facto ratifications and governance clean-ups.

Eligibility

• Qualified Company Secretary and member of ICSI.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) is preferred or advantageous.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in company secretarial and legal roles.
• Experience in a private limited company, startup, or growing organisation is an added advantage.
• Experience in supporting fundraising, due diligence, investor reporting, or lender-related compliance is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, corporate laws, and legal compliance.
• Hands-on experience with MCA filings, ROC compliances, and statutory documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, the MCA portal, and compliance or documentation management tools.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Application and Registration Details

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