Legal compliance manager

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 (Mo Us), 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.