Manager Administrative Secretary

PRASHANT KUMAR

(Manager Administrative Services)

**** – 6000, Somervale Court, SW, Calgary, AB T2Y 4J4

Cell: +1-587-***-**** E-mail: ********.****@*****.***

An internationally trained administrative legal professional and a newcomer in Canada with progressive experience of over 11 years of handling legal and regulatory compliance, corporate secretarial functions of corporate clients with solid planning, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Significant experience interfacing with senior management, boards of directors, external stakeholders and partners. Dedicated and focused, able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks. Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that drive efficiency and enhance organizational viability. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.

COMPETENCIES

Drafting & reviewing

Self-directed learner

Legal research

Client Handling

Time optimization

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail Multitasking Administrative work

Proficient in English Document Management Team Player

MS Office ● Outlook ● Power Point Presentation ● Basic Computer Knowledge

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Amway India Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

(Corporate Secretary and Legal) [11/2019- 10/2022] [2 Years 11 Months]

Full time

Successfully conducted and handled all the Board meeting, Committee Meeting, Annual General Meeting and Extra-ordinary General Meeting by ensuring that the companies are complying with all the statutory requirement.

Drafted all notices, detailed agendas, board papers, resolutions, minutes for Board meeting, Committee Meeting, Annual General Meeting and Extra-ordinary General Meeting informing the concerned stakeholders.

Resolved 90% of the audit queries in a month’s time by communicating and coordinating with various levels of management and departments within the organization. Advising Board of Directors and key managerial personnel regarding compliance matters.

Drafted Annual and Directors report and all its related annexure and filing of various forms, returns and documents with Registrar of Companies.

Efficiently maintained all the statutory registers of the companies, taking annual disclosures from the Directors and ensuring adherence to the other statutory regulation.

Successfully liaising with the statutory authorities and regulators for any queries/notice received from the respective department and for filing of forms, returns and obtaining approvals.

Diligently handled Legal Contract Management – Drafting, reviewing and vetting of various contracts, commercial agreements and negotiating with vendors and other stakeholders.

Seamlessly liaised with all senior Advocates/Counsels for various legal matters and issues.

Edited internal fortnightly newsletter capturing new legal and regulatory updated affecting business and industry.

Associated Law Advisers (11/ 2015– 10/2019) [3 Years 11 Months]

(Associate) Full time

Drafted replies to legal notices received from authorities, regulators, vendors, or any other third party.

Effectively monitored changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and took appropriate action. Promptly responded on all compliance matters by analyzing the fast-changing regulations.

Efficiently assessed compliance risk of clients, for action plan to mitigate risk and monitored on consistent basis for closure.

Independently assisted clients in all compliance’s requirements under applicable law.

Incorporated various companies by coordinating with various statutory authorities and regulators. Also maintained all the statutory records and registers on behalf of various clients.

Ensured 95% compliance of Client by undertaking due diligence of manufacturing facilities and lease property of their business before external audit.

Singh & Associates [12/2010 TO 10/2015] [5 Years]

(Associate) Full time

Drafted, reviewed & vetted various commercial contracts and agreements relating to general corporate laws.

Advised clients on various litigation issues, interacted with in-house legal teams, drafted petitions, claims etc. briefed counsel and appeared and handled matters before Courts and Tribunals.

Drafted claims, statement of defence, evidence by way of affidavit in Domestic and International Commercial Arbitrations for Indian and foreign clients and appeared before the Arbitral Tribunals.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2005-2010 Bachelor of Law (Honours) from Gujarat National Law University, India

Canadian Equivalency: Dual bachelor's degree (four years) by World Education Services (WES), Canada.

2006-2010 Corporate Secretary Secretary from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor's degree (three years) Certified by World Education Services (WES), Canada.

HOBBIES AND LANGUAGE

Recreational runner and actively participate in Half Marathons.

Languages: Fluent in English and Hindi.

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