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. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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.

Key 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

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

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