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• About Kennametal
• About the Job
• Eligibility
• Responsibilities
• Location
• Application Procedure
  
  

About Kennametal

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023.

About The Job

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Legal & Secretarial

Job Purpose

To independently manage and support legal and secretarial compliances of an US Multinational Indian listed entity, ensuring adherence to the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, and other applicable laws, while providing contractual, advisory, and litigation support to business stakeholders.

Eligibility

Education & Qualifications

• Company Secretary (CS) – with strong listed entity exposure
• LL.B. (Bachelor’s Degree in Law)
  
  

Work Experience

• 4–5 years of post qualification experience
• Mandatory experience in Indian listed companies
• Independently handling SEBI and secretarial compliances
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of:

• Companies Act, 2013
• SEBI (LODR) Regulations
• Corporate governance norms
• Excellent drafting and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• High attention to detail and compliance orientation
• Commercially pragmatic and business focused legal approach
  
  

People & Stakeholder Interaction

• Internal: Business teams, finance, HR, compliance, senior management External: Regulators, stock exchanges, auditors, consultants, and external counsels
• Equal Opportunity Employer
  
  

Responsibilities

• Secretarial & SEBI Compliances
• Ensure end to end compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, and allied rules applicable to listed entities
• Provide end to end assistance with the Board, Committee, and General Meetings, including: Preparation of agendas, notices, notes, resolutions, and draft minutes
• Collation of papers and coordination with internal/external stakeholders
• Prepare and file statutory returns and disclosures with MCA, Stock Exchanges, and SEBI
• Maintain and update statutory registers, records, and corporate filings
• Assist in drafting and finalisation of:
• Board’s Report
• Annual Report
• Annual Return (MGT 7)
• Corporate Governance and Secretarial sections
• Liaise with ROC, MCA, Stock Exchanges, IEPF Authority, SEBI, RBI, and other regulatory bodies
• Track and implement regulatory amendments, circulars, and notifications, and advise internal stakeholders on impact and compliance requirements
• Support audits including Secretarial Audit, Internal Audit, and Statutory Audit
• Having Good knowledge of Companies Act, SEBI Laws including Related Party Transaction laws, stock exchanges disclosures and insider trading laws
• Independently manage Compliance Tool and Insider Trading tool
• Contract Management & Commercial Legal Support
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including:
• Vendor and service agreements
• NDAs
• Lease agreements
• Supply, distribution, and consulting agreements
• Independently manage:
• Contract lifecycle management
• Termination, novation, amendments, and renewals
• Identify legal and commercial risks and propose risk mitigation strategies
• Work closely with business teams to support transactions and commercial structuring
• Legal Advisory & Research
• Provide legal support on corporate, commercial and general business laws
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and judicial precedents
• Prepare internal legal notes, opinions, and advisories for management
• Litigation & Dispute Management
• Coordinate and manage litigation and arbitration matters, including:
• Reviewing pleadings, notices, and legal correspondence
• Drafting replies to legal notices and regulatory communications
• Liaising with external counsels and briefing them on facts and strategy
• Maintain litigation trackers and updates for management
• Possess working knowledge of court and tribunal procedures
• Other Responsibilities
• Support corporate governance initiatives and best practices
• Assist in special projects, transactions, and compliance initiatives
• Perform any other duties as assigned in connection with the legal and secretarial function
  
  

Location

Bangalore, KA, IN, 560073

Application Procedure

Click Here To Apply.

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