Head – Legal & Company Secretary (PSS07663)

Job Title: Head – Legal & Company Secretary

Location: Hyderabad, India

About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire a Head – Legal & Company Secretary for a fast-growing financial services organization enabling last-mile banking access across underserved regions in India. With over 3.5 million customers and a team of 15,000+, the company plays a critical role in delivering inclusive financial solutions such as group loans, micro-housing finance, and small business credit.

Job Purpose:

To lead the Legal, Compliance, and Company Secretarial functions for the organization, ensuring legal integrity and full compliance with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks, including those laid down by RBI, MCA, SEBI, and related authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all legal matters relating to lending operations, vendor contracts, commercial agreements, and litigation.
Draft, review, and negotiate key legal documentation, including service contracts, loan terms, and business agreements.
Design and implement legal risk mitigation strategies and manage ongoing arbitration or litigation cases in coordination with external counsel.
Ensure adherence to applicable financial services regulations and directions issued by relevant regulatory bodies.
Lead the company secretarial function, including organizing board and shareholder meetings, maintaining statutory records, and filing with authorities.
Act as a governance advisor to senior management, staying current on legal and regulatory developments.
Drive a culture of legal integrity and compliance within the organization while managing a lean, efficient legal team.

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

Mandatory: Company Secretary (ACS/FCS) and Law Graduate (LL.B./LL.M.)
Experience: 12-17 years in legal and secretarial functions, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
Preferred Background: Prior experience in NBFCs or regulated financial services firms.
Strong grasp of Companies Act, RBI guidelines, SEBI regulations, and allied corporate laws.
Excellent skills in legal drafting, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

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