Executive - International Compliance & Legal Liaison

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Advising on compliance requirements for the Indian subsidiary of a US multinational corporation.

• Maintain all required corporate filings.

• Assist legal team in ensuring operations are compliant with applicable laws.

• Provide time-sensitive support on an array of legal inquiries in connection with all aspects of our India operations.

• Implement efficient and streamlined negotiation and vendor management processes.

• Coordinate with outside counsel as necessary.

• United States Compliance Filings

• Maintain and track filing calendars for US business license registrations, brokerage and community solar compliance filings and bond requirements across states/jurisdictions.

• Identify filing requirements for Arcadia business and regulatory licenses and implement processes to ensure compliance.

• Gather required information from internal teams such as legal and finance.

• Prepare, triple-check, and submit forms to appropriate state agencies in accordance with regulatory deadlines.

• Coordinate with finance group to obtain information and facilitate payments required in connection with compliance filings and bond renewals.

• Manage external vendors to assist with filings.

• Legal Team Liaison

• Act as the India liaison for Arcadia’s US-based legal team.

• Point of contact for any requests from Chennai teams to request legal guidance on contracting, compliance, disputes or other matters where legal assistance is required or helpful.

• Maintain appropriate records as needed for United States diligence purposes and assist in creating and maintaining a “data room” consisting of key contracts, compliance materials and other documentation maintained in Chennai.

• Assist US legal team in coordinating with Chennai personnel and local outside counsel as needed.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate Degree

• 3-5 years of experience in a legal, compliance or related role, preferably in-house.

• Qualified graduate and member of the Institute of Company Secretaries India

• Knowledgeable about substantive Indian legal frameworks applicable to the company, including Labour Laws, Shops and Establishment Act, Company Law under the GOI Industries Ministry.

• Familiar with required compliance and regulatory filings in India.

• Experience managing a calendar and meeting business-critical deadlines

• Knowledge of Google Suite

• Prior experience in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment

• Demonstrated ability to work independently on long-term projects with minimal supervision