To offer the organisation in any given situation the best of my legal knowledge and analytical skills to produce markedly improved results, and to excel myself by building in-depth proficiency in the field.
Professional Summary
Company Secretary and Legal Professional with 18+ years of experience in corporate governance, legal compliance, and contract negotiations across diverse industries including Aerospace, Defense, Healthcare, Edutech, Fire Safety, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Food Tech and Listed Companies. Proven expertise in mergers, SEBI/RBI regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and stakeholder management. Recognised for building efficient compliance frameworks, reducing litigation risks, and delivering strategic legal advisory.
Core Competencies
Company Secretarial Operations
Mergers (Companies Act 2013), Board & AGM management, ROC/MCA filings, CSR, statutory records, SEBI/Stock Exchange reporting, CLB appearances, shareholder grievance resolution.
Legal Operations
Negotiating, drafting and vetting of contracts, JVs, MOUs, BDAs. End-to-end contract lifecycle, litigation follow-up, IPR coordination, and legal due diligence.
RBI & FEMA Compliance
FDI inward remittance reporting, ECB, share allotment to foreign investors (FCGPR), annual foreign assets & liabilities returns, conversion of ECBs into equity.
Advisory & Government Liaison
Legal research, management consultancy, POSH (ICC Member), ABAC third-party risk, government approvals — factory licenses, environmental clearances, industrial subsidies, fire NOCs.
HR & Administration
Recruitment lifecycle, salary negotiation, KRA-based appraisals, employee relations, grievance handling, payroll coordination — served as Head HR & Admin.
IPR & Litigation Management
Trademark & patent agency coordination, court representations, aging analysis of pending litigation — settled 50% of cases in 3 months, minimising risks and costs.
Work Experience
Senior Manager – Legal & Compliance
Individually handling all secretarial compliances across the Group — Aerospace, Defense, Healthcare, Edutech, Fire Safety, and Real Estate. Coordinating with holding, ultimate holding, and group companies for smooth secretarial and legal compliance. Led equity infusion due diligence and 100% acquisition of a U.S. company.
Whole-Time Company Secretary
Independently managed all secretarial compliances for the Group. Implemented the e-nForce Plus compliance tool, rolling it out across all India business units. Handled all ROC/MCA filings, board meetings, AGMs, and RBI reporting.
Company Secretary & Chief Legal Officer | Head – HR & Admin
Handled all secretarial compliances of a listed company including SEBI compliance, stock exchange intimations, quarterly reports, shareholder relations, and AGM/board meeting management. Simultaneously led the HR & Admin department including recruitment, performance management, and payroll coordination.
Company Secretary
Managed the complete secretarial compliance framework including board meetings, statutory filings, and maintenance of all records and registers.
Trainee — Practicing Company Secretary, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru
16-month training under renowned PCS Mr. T R Jairam covering the full spectrum of company incorporations, compliance actions, and regulatory matters.
Advocate
Gained hands-on courtroom experience and exposure to legal advocacy and litigation management at Bengaluru.
Key Projects
Merger — Companies Act, 2013
Led successful end-to-end merger process, coordinating with all stakeholders and regulators.
e-nForce Plus Compliance Tool
Startup, implementation & nationwide rollout across all India business units.
U.S. Company Acquisition (100%)
Led legal due diligence and transaction documentation for cross-border acquisition.
Enterprise Risk Management
Drafted the comprehensive Risk Management Policy for the organisation.
Equity Infusion — Due Diligence
Completed end-to-end legal due diligence for equity infusion, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Litigation Aging Analysis
Resolved 50%+ pending litigations within 3 months, significantly minimising risks and costs.
Educational Qualifications
PGDCJ (Pursuing)
IGNOU, Mysuru |
2022–2024 |
70.0% |
LLM
Kalinga University, Raipur |
2021–2023 |
65.0% |
ICSI Professional Programme
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India |
2007–2010 |
54.0% |
LLB
Kuvempu University, R L Law College, Davanagere |
2003–2006 |
74.5% — Univ. 3rd Rank |
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Kuvempu University, ARG College, Davanagere |
2000–2003 |
78.72% |
Triumphs
ICSI
Simultaneously completed Articleship & CS Final Examinations
LLB Distinction
Secured University Third Rank — Kuvempu University
Dual License
Fellow Member ICSI + Karnataka State Bar Council
Teaching & Training
Founder — TriumphINS Academy, Harihar
CS coaching institution focused on quality education for aspiring Company Secretaries.
Faculty — ICSI Mysuru & Bengaluru Chapters
Regular faculty at Mysuru Chapter; Visiting faculty at Bengaluru Chapter, ICSI.
Legal Drafting Training
6-month training on drafting under Adv. Ramchandra Kalal, Davanagere.
Essay & Law Competitions
Certificates in Sri Ganesha Venkatasubramaniam Memorial All-India Law Essay Competition and Manupatra All India Essay Competition.
Key Skills
Logical & Analytical Interpretation
Extensive Legal Research
Professional Drafting
Communication & Teamwork
Time Management
MS Office & Tally 7.2
Corporate & IP Law
Contract Negotiations
Government Liaison
Technology-Driven Compliance
Personal Dossier
| Father | Gangaram B Kalal |
| Mother | Lakshmibai G Kalal |
| D.O.B | 20th July, 1981 |
| Gender | Male |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Languages | Kannada, Hindi, English |
| Hobbies | Designing Personalised Greeting Cards |
| Permanent | VI Cross, III Main, J C Extension, Harihara – 577601, Karnataka |
| Present | #594, First Floor, 10th Cross, Mahadeshwara Badavane, Mysuru – 570017 |
ICSI Project Report
"A Research on Corporate Restructuring under the Companies Act, 1956"
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.
Place: Mysuru | Date: August 24, 2026
Malathesha Kalal G.
CS Malathesha Kalal G.