Meet Our Team:
As Company Secretary & Counsel, you will work alongside a tight knit group of highly talented professionals and top lawyers from across the globe handling all aspects of the legal, regulatory, corporate and compliance matters of the Company.
Picture Yourself at Pega:
As Company Secretary & Counsel, you will be part the legal team advising a fast-paced, high-growth public software company on corporate, procurement, regulatory and legal matters, interacting with stakeholders spread across different geographies, while reporting into Head of Legal, India.
What You'll Do at Pega:
- Organize the periodic meetings of the Board of Directors, the Annual General Meeting, Board Circulars, and all related documentation including agendas, resolutions and minutes.
- Ensure that the company is operating within the scope of its registered charter, stated objectives and registrations within corporate regulations and overseeing any necessary restructuring.
- Ensure its directors have the proper signatory setup; DSC registration and related renewals; annual certifications, disclosures and all compliances to operate within the corporate regulatory framework.
- Maintain an oversight of any updates or changes to the Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Prepare and maintain statutory registers under the provisions of Companies Act and other applicable laws.
- Draft, review and revise a broad range of contracts, including inter-company agreements, master services agreements, statements of work and professional services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data processing agreements, and sponsorship agreements
- Provide guidance on the compliance requirements under local laws with specific focus on privacy laws and labour laws and assist the teams in ensuring compliance.
- Support internal, external and regulatory audits
- Evaluate the impact of evolving legal and statutory regulations pertaining to the relevant business function and highlight the same for implementation within the Company.
- Work with Head of Legal, India on various matters including corporate social responsibility, POSH compliance, drafting department processes, effectively addressing legal issues in a timely and proactive manner, identifying and mitigating risks and imparting training to stakeholders on regulatory or policy matters.
Who You Are:
You are a dependable, results-focused, collaborative professional. You embrace Pega’s values: you are Innovative, Inclusive, Passionate, Engaging, Genuine and Adaptable. You are ready to contribute to a busy, global legal team from day one, and are excited to learn and grow in your role and willing to take on projects and additional responsibilities over time. You bring a positive attitude and team spirit, and enjoy contributing to a collaborative and engaging work culture through team-building activities and initiatives.
What You've Accomplished:
- Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with 6-10 years of experience as a Company Secretary of a multi-national company
- Bachelor’s degree in law, preferably from a reputed university
- 5+ years of experience of working in an in-house legal team
- Experience working in a Software as a Service (SaaS) organization preferred.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: global procurement practices; global corporate law; privacy law
- Proactive self-starter, demonstrated ability to perform, succeed and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with varying deadlines with an ability to work independently
- An individual who is reliable and dependable as a team member and takes accountability to complete assignments with a sense of urgency without compromising on quality.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including discretion, tact, and courtesy, along with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Ability to build and maintain strong positive relationships with team members and business stakeholders, including senior leaders
- Flexibility to take on special projects/additional responsibilities with an eagerness to learn.
Pega Offers You:
- Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
- Competitive global benefits program inclusive ofpay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company
- A rapidly growing yet well-established business
- The world’s most innovative organizations as reference-able clients
- A genuinely collaborative and results-oriented culture where we support each other’s learning and success
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AI in Action – Pega embraces the power of artificial intelligence. We encourage all employees to actively engage with AI technologies and continually explore ways to responsibly integrate AI into our products and processes.
Culture – At Pegasystems, we foster an environment where people feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. With global clients across industries and regions, we know our success depends on the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of our people. Ours is a workplace where everyone can grow, collaborate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and focus on the core competencies and mindset needed to thrive in a role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Pegasystems will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by law.
Export Compliance – For positions requiring access to technical data subject to export control regulations such as this, Pegasystems may need to obtain export license approval from the U.S. Government and EU Authorities for certain individuals.
Accommodations – If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (US only) or comparable regional regulations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us here or contact (US only) 1-888-PEGA-NOW and/or 225 Wyman Street Waltham, MA 02451 ATTN: Benefits.