Head of Company Secretary and Legal
Company: Weekday AI
Role summary
Head of Company Secretary and Legal is a full-time role at Weekday AI in Pune, Maharashtra, India (on-site). Posted 2026-10-07. Salary: INR 2,500,000–3,500,000 per year. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Head of Company Secretary and Legal
- Company
- Weekday AI
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Administrative
- Salary
- INR 2,500,000–3,500,000 per year
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-10-07
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the company secretary, legal, and compliance functions for a dynamic company. With a generous salary and the chance to shape critical aspects of the business, this senior role is ideal for an experienced legal professional looking for significant impact and responsibility.
Job description
This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 2500000 - Rs 3500000 (ie INR 25 - 35 LPA)
Min Experience: 15+ years
Location: Pune
JobType: full-time
We are looking for an experienced Head of Company Secretary & Legal to lead the organization’s secretarial, corporate governance, legal, and compliance functions. The role requires a senior professional who can provide strategic legal guidance, ensure robust corporate governance, manage statutory and regulatory requirements, and act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team and Board of Directors.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in secretarial functions and legal matters, along with extensive experience in managing corporate secretarial work, legal compliance, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder interactions across a complex business environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesCompany Secretarial & Governance Lead all company secretarial functions, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate laws, regulations, and governance standards.
Manage Board and Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, notices, minutes, resolutions, and statutory records.
Coordinate with the Board of Directors, senior management, auditors, regulators, and external advisors on governance matters.
Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, filings, and documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
Provide guidance to the Board and management on corporate governance, statutory obligations, and regulatory developments.
Oversee incorporation, restructuring, share capital, corporate actions, and other company secretarial activities.
Legal Management Lead the organization’s legal function, providing strategic and practical advice on business and corporate matters.
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, partnership arrangements, and other legal documents.
Identify legal risks and provide recommendations to mitigate potential exposure.
Manage relationships with external legal counsel and coordinate litigation, disputes, notices, and regulatory matters.
Support business teams in evaluating legal implications of strategic initiatives, transactions, investments, and commercial arrangements.
Compliance & Risk Management Ensure timely and accurate legal and regulatory compliance across the organization.
Monitor changes in corporate, commercial, and other applicable laws and translate regulatory developments into actionable business requirements.
Establish and strengthen compliance frameworks, policies, processes, and internal controls.
Conduct periodic reviews and assessments to identify potential compliance gaps and recommend corrective measures.
Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of compliance-related observations.
Must-Have Skills Strong expertise in Secretarial Functions
Extensive experience in Legal Management
Corporate governance and Board management
Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
Regulatory and statutory compliance
Legal risk assessment and mitigation
Strong understanding of corporate laws and governance frameworks
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to lead teams and work closely with senior leadership
Good-to-Have Skills Strong experience in Company Secretarial Work
Expertise in Legal Compliance
Experience handling complex corporate structures and transactions
Exposure to litigation and dispute management
Experience working with regulators, auditors, and external legal advisors
Strategic advisory experience with senior management and Boards
Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Law, Company Secretary qualification, or a relevant professional qualification is required.
Additional qualifications in corporate law, governance, or business management will be an advantage.
15–25 years of relevant experience, with substantial leadership experience across company secretarial, legal, governance, and compliance functions.
Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders at senior levels.