Brick & Bolt is seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Manager - Legal & Compliance to join our Legal function in Bengaluru. This is a replacement hire for a role that has been central to our legal operations. The ideal candidate brings a dual foundation in Company Secretarial practice and Law (CS + LLB), with hands-on experience managing corporate compliance, contracts, regulatory filings, and legal risk in a fast-growing startup or technology-driven company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure end-to-end compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and all MCA/ROC filing requirements.
- Maintain statutory registers, minutes books, and other secretarial records.
- Manage annual filings, board and shareholder meeting documentation, and Director KYC compliances.
- Liaise with ROC, MCA, and other statutory authorities.
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements, including: Agreements, Contractor Agreements, Customer Construction Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Partnership Agreements
- Maintain a centralized contract repository and track renewals, obligations, and contract expiries.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risks and obligations.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks across business operations.
- Provide legal opinions and advisory support to leadership on strategic business decisions.
- Support business expansion initiatives and regulatory assessments for new markets and geographies.
- Ensure timely implementation of legal and regulatory updates.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, including:Provident Fund (PF), Employees State Insurance (ESI), Shops & Establishments Act, Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act
- Support HR in employment contracts, employee policies, and workplace compliance initiatives.
- Manage POSH compliance and related documentation.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to applicable regulations across operational states.
- Support business and operations teams in understanding and implementing regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with RERA and other sector-specific regulations.
- Support compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023 and IT Act requirements.
- Review and update privacy policies, terms of use, and data processing agreements.
- Ensure compliance for consumer-facing applications, websites, and digital platforms.
- Develop and maintain compliance trackers, checklists, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
- Coordinate internal and external compliance audits.
- Conduct awareness sessions and training programs on legal and compliance obligations.
Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory:
- Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from ICSI.
- LLB from a recognized university.
Experience
- Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience in Legal & Compliance.
- Prior experience in Real Estate, Construction, Technology, or Startup environments will be preferred.
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of: Companies Act, 2013, RERA, Labour Laws, FEMA (Basic Understanding), Consumer Protection Act, Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023
- Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and legal documentation skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Tools & Systems
- MCA21 Portal, RERA Portals, Contract Management Tools, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Strong corporate secretarial and legal compliance background.
- Experience handling multi-state regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to partner with leadership and business teams on legal and compliance matters.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
