Company Secretary cum Legal Manager

Role Overview Navin's, a leading name in real estate and property development, is looking for an experienced Company Secretary with a strong legal background to join their Secretarial and Legal department. This is a mid-senior level, full-time role based in Chennai, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in corporate governance, statutory compliance, and real estate law to ensure the company operates within all applicable regulatory frameworks. Key Responsibilities - Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act 2013 and all other relevant statutory laws - Organise and manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and Annual General Meetings including preparation of agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions - Maintain statutory registers, secretarial records, and file annual returns and forms with regulatory authorities - Draft, review, negotiate, and vet legal agreements including sale deeds, lease deeds, development agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and vendor contracts - Handle property-related legal documentation, title verification, and due diligence on land and property transactions - Ensure ongoing compliance with RERA regulations across all active and upcoming projects - Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, disputes, and legal risk assessments - Liaise with government authorities for approvals, registrations, and regulatory requirements - Monitor changes in legal and regulatory requirements and advise management on corporate governance best practices - Support project teams on legal and regulatory matters related to property development Required Qualifications - Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) - LLB or BL degree is preferred - Additional certifications in Corporate Law or Real Estate Law will be an advantage - 8 to 15 or more years of experience in Company Secretarial and Legal functions - Minimum 3 to 5 years of direct experience in the Real Estate or Property Development sector - Proven experience in handling Board matters, land and property transactions, and regulatory compliance - Strong drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills - Ability to manage multiple projects and lead a team of legal and secretarial professionals Why Join Us Navin's offers a dynamic and growth-oriented work environment where legal and governance professionals can make a meaningful impact in one of Chennai's well-established real estate organisations. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of critical compliance and legal functions at a senior level.

- Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from ICSI - LLB or BL degree preferred - 8 to 15+ years in Company Secretarial and Legal functions - Minimum 3 to 5 years in Real Estate or Property Development - In-depth knowledge of Companies Act 2013 and RERA - Experience in contract drafting, vetting, and negotiation - Expertise in land and property due diligence and legal documentation - Familiarity with Stamp Duty, Land Revenue, Labour Laws, and Contract Act - Experience coordinating with external legal counsel and government authorities - Strong corporate governance and compliance framework knowledge - Team handling and leadership experience - Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills

- Full-time permanent position with a reputed real estate brand - Senior-level role with direct reporting to Head of Finance - Opportunity to lead secretarial and legal functions across large-scale property projects - Exposure to diverse legal and regulatory matters in real estate development