Job Description

Manager - Legal & Secretarial AgroStar is India\'s foremost AgTech start-up with a mission of #HelpingFarmersWin. Shardul and Sitanshu started AgroStar with a vision to solve two of the biggest problems in Indian agriculture - Lack of guidance for scientific/sustainable farming & limited access to excellent quality farm inputs. Today AgroStar provides full-stack solutions to millions of farmers across 6 Indian states via an omnichannel approach. Along the journey, we have built India\'s largest agronomy advisory center, a highly engaged digital farmer network with over 7 million users, and a retail network of 6000+ stores. These technology-enabled channels help farmers produce better and achieve higher price realizations by providing appropriate advice, timely input delivery, and output market linkages. In March 2022, we acquired INI Farms, and with this, we are now exporting our farmer\'s produce to over 32 countries across the globe. With massive synergies across the value chain to unlock, we are excited about our next exponential growth phase while being more mission-focused than ever! #HelpingFarmersWin! The Role: Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies. Experience with working on various agreements such as Service Agreements, Supply Agreements, SHAs, SPAs, SSAs, PL Agreements, Franchise agreements, and NDAs. Litigation: Provide legal advice to the company in various litigation matters, commercial disputes, and regulatory compliance. Manage outside counsel relationships and effectively communicate litigation strategies and goals. Drafting of a variety of legal documents such as Legal Notices, Settlement Agreements, Department Letters, etc. Knowledge of court procedures. Company Secretary Functions: Ensure compliance with as per Company Law requirements including MCA and FEMA filings Prepare agendas and papers for board meetings, committees, and annual general meetings (AGMs) and follow up on action points. Convene and service AGMs, draft resolutions, and lodge required forms and annual returns with appropriate departments. Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries. Legal Advisory: Provide legal counsel on a wide range of issues, including contract negotiations, agreements, and regulatory compliance. Conduct legal research to stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations. Qualifications we look for: Bachelor\'s degree in Law (LL.B.) and Company Secretary (CS) qualification. 4-5 years of experience in a similar role. In-depth knowledge of Indian corporate laws, regulations, and secretarial standards. Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information in a clear and concise manner. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, facilitating professional development and skill enhancement. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Most importantly, we are looking for passionate intrapreneurs who want to work at the grassroot level, drive impact in India\'s biggest sector & Help Farmers Win!

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