Company Secretary, Legal ( ICSI certified )

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Western Digital is seeking a qualified and experienced Company Secretary to join its India Legal team. This role will be instrumental in ensuring corporate governance, legal compliance, and regulatory adherence. The Company Secretary will be responsible for managing statutory records, facilitating board meetings and ensure compliance with corporate laws to safeguard the organization's interests. This role will also provide contract administrative support to our contract management organization. This position requires experience in handling in-house legal work and will also contribute to our legal operations not only in India but also other APAC countries as needed.

This role requires a presence onsite at Western Digital’s Bangalore site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage corporate governance and compliance for Western Digital’s India entity including board meetings, general meetings, committee meetings, shareholder meetings, MCA filings and ROC compliance and corporate governance matters.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations, FEMA, FDI regulations and other corporate laws.
• Draft, review, and maintain minutes of board meetings, general meetings, committee meetings, board resolutions and powers of attorney.
• Support regulatory filings, statutory records, and corporate documentation.
• Maintain statutory registers, forms, certificates etc. as required under applicable corporate laws including maintenance of company secretarial databases and records.
• Work closely with Finance, Tax, and Treasury teams on supporting intercompany agreements, cross-border transactions, support statutory audit processes and liaise effectively with statutory auditors.
• Stay updated with the evolving corporate legal and regulatory frameworks which includes regular review of amendments, notifications, and circulars issued by regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the SEBI, and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
• Support commercial attorneys within the Contract Management Organization.
• Supporting various aspects of the contract management process, including maintenance, use, and management of Western Digital’s internal contracts management tools and applications. 
• Provide ad hoc project management, general administrative, and operational support to the Contract Management Organization, including support of special projects, as needed.

REQUIRED:

• Company Secretary qualification from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (mandatory) and a bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised university.
• Proven experience at a multinational technology company or top tier company secretarial firm.
• Experience in managing subsidiary structures and corporate maintenance, including board/ shareholder meetings, corporate filings, statutory audits and cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Excellent knowledge of corporate laws, SEBI regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), working knowledge of Smartsheet.
• Track record of providing high-quality, timely results on a wide variety of administrative matters.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of work and demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Experience with automated procurement and contract creation software applications desired.
• Keen interest in learning about the laws of foreign jurisdictions, and to be flexible with respect to taking calls with team members in other time zones.

WD Commitment to Diversity

At Western Digital, we thrive on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe that the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe that the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to [email protected]

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].