Gaurav Kumar
New Delhi
Summary
I have a strong academic and professional background in corporate and legal affairs. I hold an Associate Membership of Chartered Secretaries (ICSA-Governance New Zealand), a Fellowship Membership of Company Secretaries (ICSI-India) and a Law Degree (CCS-India). I have accumulated more than 12 years of experience working in various corporate house and 2 years of experience as an independent consultant. I have handled various tasks and responsibilities independently and efficiently. I am looking for an organization that can recognize and utilize my talent and knowledge to the fullest. I am a conscientious and responsible professional who always adheres to the legal framework and standards prescribed by the legislation. I also welcome changes and innovations in the legal system as they provide me with new learning opportunities and challenges. I am prepared to deal with the complicated and unpredictable compliance and legal issues that emerge in the rapidly changing and advancing technological world. Moreover, I have expertise and strong academics in ESG and Risk Management, which will be playing key roles in future compliance.
I am confident that my expertise and skills will be a valuable addition to any organization that seeks quality and excellence in its work. Career Objective and Area of Interest I aspire to take up a challenging and strategic role in the Legal & Secretarial Department and in the board and management affairs of the organization, where I can utilize my skills and experience to achieve organizational goals. My area of expertise is in the creation, execution and compliance of Corporate Laws and Corporate Governance frameworks. Area of Expertise: “Corporate, Secretarial, Legal Compliances, Corporate Governance, ESG, Risk Management, Board Diversity”
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chartered Secretary & Manager (Legal & Compliance)
LAMINAAR AVIATION INFOTECH (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
05.2021 - Current
- Liaised with risk management, internal audit and employee services departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
- Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Provided guidance, advice and training to improve business' understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
- Prepared training programs to improve compliance at all levels.
- Enhanced accountability and responsibility for compliance by allocating tasks such as assessments, mitigation, monitoring and auditing.
- Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives.
- Maintained digital and paper and contractual files, ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates and company policies.
- Led contract writing system upgrades achieving beneficial contract terms.
- Managed bidding process and award of purchases and delivery orders for software contracts.
- Liaised with around 50 outside organizations and financial management professionals to negotiate contract details.
- Conducted quality reviews and monitored contract performance.
- Providing Support to team members in drafting and filing of statutory forms with government.
- All Secretarial and Legal Compliances.
Independent Legal Consultant
Self Employed
03.2018 - 05.2021
- In collaboration with existing Practicing Company Secretary Firms and Tax Consultancy Firms
- Was engaged in providing legal, financial and secretarial service to clients, Legal Advice on Corporate Matters, Contract Writing, Employment Agreements, Lease Agreements, Leave and License Agreements, Loan Agreements, Conveyance Deeds, etc., Financial Services like, Income Tax Planning, GST registrations and returns, Accounting Services, etc., Secretarial Services Like, Incorporations, Statutory Compliances, Preparation of Registers, Minutes, Resolutions, Keeping of Books and Records, Reporting and Disclosure services at Registrar of Companies.
- Prepared draft of legal agreements and lease deeds of all projects from scratch in accordance with prevailing laws applicable on real estate industry; proficient drafting, formats drafted with utmost care, acknowledged by management
- Above all, legal drafting of group has been handed over independently
- Framed Policies and advising clients in legal matters related to Compliance of Corporate Laws, Labour Laws, Land Acquisition Laws
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
- All Secretarial and Legal Compliances.
Senior Company Secretary & Legal Head
Square Dotcom Private Limited
05.2017 - 02.2018
- It is Start-up real estate brokerage company of Brand Name “Square Yards”
- Having largest chain of online real estate brokerage in India and having presence across globe in several countries having offices situated at UAE, Qatar, Oman, Singapore, Marshall Island, Canada, Hong Kong, London, Australia, USA
- At Square Yards, was responsible for managing Secretarial and Legal Department of whole group, and was heading team of 5 members.
- At Square Yards, in addition to above responsibilities, was assigned additional responsibility of ensuring overseas compliances including, but not only limited to Corporate laws and other applicable laws at several countries, to co-ordinate with professionals at respective countries and to ensure that compliance professionals shall get required documents and information to enable them to ensure statutory compliances and to strictly follow corporate governance regime of respective countries for group Companies and Offices thereat.
- All Secretarial and Legal Compliances.
Manager Legal & Company Secretary
Gulshan Homz Private Limited
07.2013 - 04.2017
- Renowned real estate Company having its presence at Indirapuram through GC Grand Indirapuram and Noida/Noida Extension Region through Projects “Homes 121”, “Gulshan Ikebana”, “Gulshan Vivante”, “Gulshan Bellina” and “Gulshan Botnia
- At Gulshan Homz, was the Compliance Officer of whole Gulshan Homz Group Consisting of 12 Companies
- I was responsible for compliance related to Corporate, Labour, ESI, PF laws as well as laws applicable to Real Estate Companies including land acquisition or transfer laws, I was assigned to co-ordinate with concerned authorities like
- New, (NOIDA), Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Uttar Pradesh Labour Department; and sometimes to co-ordinate with concerned designated consultants hired by Company to ensure proper Liaisoning with concerned government authorities and governing bodies
- At Gulshan Homz, being compliance officer it was my duty to ensure Compliance related to Companies Act,2013, conducting Board Meetings, Annual General Meetings, Agendas, Board Reports, Annual Reports, Minutes of Meetings, Preparations of Statutory Registers, Share Certificates, Debenture Certificates, and maintenance of all other statutory compliance related to Development Authorities, ESI, PF, Labour Authorities
- At Gulshan Homz, being Legal Manager of Company it was my duty to draft, create, vet, Correct, modify all kinds of legal documents, agreements, arrangements, MOU, loan documents, bank agreements, Tripartite Agreements, Partnership Agreements.
- Researched applicable laws and regulations and delivered analysis and assessments to Board of Directors.
- All Secretarial and Legal Compliances.
Manager Legal & Company Secretary
Shipra Hotels Limited
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Company is in Service Industry providing Hospitality Services though Hotels, Malls and Multiplexes in Dehradun, Delhi & Noida
- Shipra Group flagship Company Shipra Estate Limited is in the business of real Estate and had a huge success through various projects in Indirapuram itself, namely Shipra Suncity, Shipra Shristi, etc
- Likewise for continuing this success in future, the Company has several projects, which were in pipeline at the time I worked there, namely Capital City, Chandigarh and Skycity, Indirapuram
- At Shipra Group I was the Compliance officer of Shipra Group Consisting of 37 Companies; in addition to that, assisted our “Head Legal” in legal cases of the Companies, including vetting and drafting of various types of agreements and arrangements, Loan Documentation and every type of legal document relating to the business of the Companies.
- Reviewed case files and reported case progress to Board.
- All Secretarial and Legal Compliances.
Assistant Company Secretary
Era Buildsys Limited
05.2009 - 07.2011
- Company was in business of manufacturing of Pre-Engineered Buildings Structures and in addition to above; all secretarial and legal compliances of ten more group Companies.
- Preparation and assistance in Board's Report, Notices, Annual Reports of Holding Listed Company.
- Organizing and assisted in Annual General Meetings.
- All other secretarial Compliances of 11 Group Companies.
- Reporting to CEO.
- Preparation of Litigation report of Companies.
Secretarial Officer
Evinix Accessories Limited
10.2008 - 11.2008
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Management Trainee
Evinix Accessories Limited
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Company (Listed at Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange) indulge in Business of Fashion Accessories and Apparels having worldwide Clients.
- Worked under supervision of Company Secretary as Management Trainee.
- Attending to queries of large number of shareholders, coordination with Registrar and Transfer agents, and other stakeholders.
Education
Corporate Governance Professional - Risk Management And Corporate Governance
Governance New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand06.2021
Chartered Secretary - Corporate Laws
Governance New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand12.2020
Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Research And Study of Indian Legal System
Meerut University
Ghaziabad06.2013
Member - Corporate Laws, Drafting, Economics, Accounting
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
New Delhi02.2009
B.Com. With Honours - Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting
Delhi University
New Delhi06.2007
12th Standard - Commerce
Andhra Education Society, C.B.S.E. Board
New Delhi04.2003
10th - Academic
Siddharth International Public School, C.B.S.E. Board
Ghaziabad04.2001
Skills
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Risk Management
- Corporate Governance
- Environmental, Social and Governance
- Internal Audits
- Drafting (New Skill in Aviation Contracts)
- Six Months Diploma in Microsoft Office from (ICT Technical Training Institute) Well versed with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and all required software
- Good hand at accounting software like Tally, Tally-ERP, and Busy
Accomplishments
- My key strength that would support my profile includes:
- Completed Corporate Governance Professional Course in June 2021 from ICSA – Governance New Zealand in Corporate Governance, and Risk Management
- Completed Chartered Secretary Course in December 2020 from ICSA – Governance New Zealand in Corporate Laws
- My 14 years’ Experience in Corporate as a Company Secretary and a Lawyer
- Above mentioned period includes, 10 years’ experience in Legal department
- Mostly worked independently, in house development and execution of compliance infrastructure
- Prepared, Developed and Implemented the Corporate Policies, Legal Framework from scratch, in last two organisations.
Reading, Sports, Fitness
Reading and try to keep myself updated
Love to engage myself in sports and fitness activities
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Hard work pays in the end.
Timeline
Chartered Secretary & Manager (Legal & Compliance)
LAMINAAR AVIATION INFOTECH (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
05.2021 - Current
Independent Legal Consultant
Self Employed
03.2018 - 05.2021
Senior Company Secretary & Legal Head
Square Dotcom Private Limited
05.2017 - 02.2018
Manager Legal & Company Secretary
Gulshan Homz Private Limited
07.2013 - 04.2017
Manager Legal & Company Secretary
Shipra Hotels Limited
07.2011 - 06.2013
Assistant Company Secretary
Era Buildsys Limited
05.2009 - 07.2011
Secretarial Officer
Evinix Accessories Limited
10.2008 - 11.2008
Management Trainee
Evinix Accessories Limited
06.2007 - 09.2008
Corporate Governance Professional - Risk Management And Corporate Governance
Governance New Zealand
Chartered Secretary - Corporate Laws
Governance New Zealand
Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Research And Study of Indian Legal System
Meerut University
Member - Corporate Laws, Drafting, Economics, Accounting
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
B.Com. With Honours - Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting
Delhi University
12th Standard - Commerce
Andhra Education Society, C.B.S.E. Board
10th - Academic
Siddharth International Public School, C.B.S.E. Board
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