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• Prepare, draft, and format legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
• Manage and maintain legal filing systems, both physical and digital, ensuring easy retrieval of documents.
• Schedule and coordinate legal appointments, client meetings, court dates, and depositions.
• Screen and manage incoming communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail, ensuring timely responses and accurate dissemination of information.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant documentation as required by attorneys.
• Liaise with clients, courts, and other legal professionals in a professional and confidential manner.
• Assist with the preparation of case files for hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Manage attorney calendars, travel arrangements, and expense reports.
• Ensure all legal documents are properly filed with relevant authorities within specified deadlines.
• Transcribe legal dictation accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain client confidentiality and uphold professional ethical standards at all times.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team, contributing to overall office efficiency.
• Adapt to new legal technologies and remote work tools to enhance productivity.

About The Company:

ARA’s Client is a leading tech-consulting company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 714,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, The company brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises.

The Role:

The Head Secretarial & Legal serves as the chief legal officer of the organization having strong hold on Company Law and Regulations overseeing all legal matters to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, managing risks, and supporting the company's strategic goals. Provides legal advice to the executive team and board of directors, manages the legal department, and represents the organization in legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong and thorough knowledge of Company Law including CSR
• Sound knowledge of FEMA related to foreign remittances, ODI and FLA compliances
• Advise the board on governance matters, helping to ensure that the company adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on governance and compliance matters
• Assess impact of changes in law and regulatory environment, impacting the Company
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory advisors for effectively managing compliance
• Participate in identifying and managing corporate compliance risks, ensuring that the company has adequate risk management practices in place.
• Undertake and drive process and system improvements
• Work closely with finance, internal audit, tax, HR and legal teams on all matters related to India board governance and related regulatory compliance
• Guidance during due diligence, structuring decisions related to acquisitions
• Strong knowledge and experience on rectification of FEMA non-compliances related to share allotments and transfers to non-residents
• Ensuring compliance related to all statutory meetings such as Board / Committee meetings, General meetings, as may be required by law, within prescribed timelines.
• Ensure that Board procedures and internal policy approvals are diligently adhered to.
• Guidance on drafting Directors reports, CSR reports, loan agreements
• Ensure compliance of all regulatory filings with MCA / RBI including filings for adhoc events, as may be necessary.
• Ensure that secretarial audit is conducted as per prescribed timelines, in compliance with Secretarial standards.

Skills Required:

• Strong communication skills - oral and written
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities quickly
• Operate in fast-paced working environment and navigate challenges effectively
• Ability to motivate, guide and inspire the team
• Multi-stakeholder management, collaborative and solution-oriented approach
• Thoroughness and attention to detail; analytical and research skills
• Engage in activities via CSR, Inclusion and Diversity
• Establish work plans and oversee / coordinate activities of the team

Qualifications & Experience:

• Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Law degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 18-20 years of relevant work experience in a Private Company or Practicing CS firm or a law firm handling corporate law matters.

ANSR is hiring for one of its clients.

About Arch:

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Arch) is a leading global insurer with operations in more than a dozen countries. We write insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis, and our customers value us as an innovative partner and dependable risk manager with decades of fresh ideas and solid results. Part of the S&P 500, Arch has the size and capital position to remain a market-leading specialty insurer.

About Global Services India:

Arch Global Services India, established in 2025, is the newest part of Arch’s Global Service Organization. With offices in Trivandrum and Pune, Arch Global Services India is strategically positioned to provide support to Arch business segments globally. At Arch Global Services India, we collaborate with teams across the globe to develop and implement solutions that deliver exceptional results for our clients worldwide.

About The Role:

We are seeking a qualified Legal Counsel & Company Secretary to lead legal, compliance, and corporate governance matters for our India entity. This role will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with applicable Indian laws, and fulfilling all statutory obligations under the Companies Act, SEBI (if applicable), FEMA, and other regulatory requirements. This role will report into the group legal function in the United States.

Corporate & Commercial (80% of scope):

• Provide practical legal advice to a newly established Indian subsidiary of a global insurance company on a broad variety of legal matters, including advising all functional areas within the Company, including HR, Finance and Operations
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including facilities, service providers and intercompany service agreements
• Partner with various stakeholders to identify, evaluate and address legal and regulatory risks; monitor and track relevant federal, state and local legislation applicable to the Company
• Support cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, Operations) on legal and compliance matters
• Provide training to the business on applicable legal and contractual issues
• Work on other projects and corporate initiatives as assigned

Company Secretarial and Compliance (20% of scope):

• Serve as Company Secretary at all Company board and committee meetings, including primary responsibility for scheduling, preparing board agendas and materials, and minute keeping.
• Maintenance of statutory books, registers and important Company records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure the Company adheres to the Companies Act, 2013, and related SEBI, MCA and RBI regulations, including by filing annual returns and forms with the appropriate authorities.
• Serve as Company Compliance Officer for Arch group purposes, including managing quarterly compliance reporting; serving as liaison for conflicts of interest, overseeing Arch group required compliance training and other tasks as directed from time to time
• Role will require flexibility to travel across Arch’s India office locations (up to 25%), with potential for occasional international travel.

Academic Qualifications:

• Member in good standing of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
• LLB (Bachelor of Law) (5-year law degree post 12th year qualification i.e. either a BA LLB or a BBA LLB qualification) (from accredited & recognised universities such as national law universities in India).
• LLM (Master of Law) preferred

Experience Requirements:

• At least 10+ years of relevant post qualification experience (JA7) combining corporate, commercial, employment law, and company secretarial experience.
• Experience with US publicly traded companies and related affiliate matters; highly preferred if experience is in multi-national financial services or insurance companies
• Solid law firm or in-house experience in a regional or global company with a focus on commercial topics.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with business clients at all levels, attorneys, and external stakeholders
• Experience serving as part of a collaborative leadership team with ability to prioritize multiple initiatives as needed.
• Experience and capability of supporting and serving as a trusted legal and business advisor.
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset with ability to work independently and proactively in a matrixed, global Company.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills, both written and oral, with the ability to write concisely with precision and clarity

Job Opportunity – Executive Assistant

Location: Hyderabad

Workspace Type: Onsite

Experience Required: 3-10 Years

Estimated Start Date: Immediate

Schedule: General Shift

Role Overview:

Summary:

5 to 7 years of exp.

Np: Immediate

The main function of an Executive Administrative Assistant is to provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, handling information requests and performing clerical functions. A typical administrative assistant acts as information and communication managers for an office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.

• Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents.

• File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.

• Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.

• Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board and other meetings.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking, customer service skills and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

• Ability to keep information organized and confidential.

• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 5-7 years experience required.

• Experience working with executives highly preferred.

Additional Sills:

• Managing and coordinating complex calendars and scheduling meetings for senior executives.
• Arranging domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Preparing and editing correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Screening and directing phone calls, emails, and mail.
• Acting as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Managing office supplies and coordinating with vendors.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of company events and meetings.
• Handling confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Conducting research and compiling data for executive review.
• Maintaining organized filing systems, both physical and digital.

• Manage and maintain complex calendars, ensuring optimal scheduling of appointments and meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications, including emails and phone calls.
• Organize and manage meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing action items.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Serve as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships.
• Assist with event planning and logistics for company gatherings and off-sites.
• Conduct research and compile information as requested by executives.
• Anticipate needs and proactively address potential issues before they arise.
• Maintain organized filing systems, both physical and digital.
• Process expense reports and manage other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Contribute to a positive and efficient office environment.
• Adapt to changing priorities and demands in a fast-paced setting.

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and G Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Discretion and experience handling confidential information.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with travel booking and expense management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment.

• Managing and maintaining executive calendars, scheduling meetings, and appointments with precision.
• Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Preparing and editing correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Handling incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls and emails, with professionalism.
• Organizing and managing filing systems, both physical and digital.
• Making arrangements for meetings, including booking rooms, preparing materials, and arranging catering.
• Assisting with expense reporting and budget tracking for executive activities.
• Conducting research and compiling information for various projects and initiatives.
• Acting as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Providing general administrative support, including data entry and record keeping.
• Anticipating the needs of executives and proactively addressing them.
• Maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of work.