Company Secretary

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Company Secretary to ensure the company complies with statutory and regulatory requirements and maintains high standards of corporate governance. The ideal candidate will serve as a vital link between the board of directors, senior management, shareholders, regulators, and other stakeholders. 🔍 Key Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with corporate laws, rules, and regulations Organize, prepare agendas for, and take minutes of board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs). Advise the board on their legal and governance responsibilities. Maintain statutory books (register of members, directors, etc.) and file necessary returns with regulatory authorities. Draft resolutions, board reports, and other corporate documents. Ensure timely compliance with ROC filings, including annual returns and financial statements. Liaise with external regulators and advisors such as lawyers and auditors. Monitor changes in relevant legislation and take appropriate action. Assist in corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, or divestments. Maintain shareholder relations and handle share transfers and dividend issues. Provide strategic legal advice to management and the board on business operations, risk, and compliance. Lead and manage all legal matters including corporate, commercial, regulatory, labor, and litigation. Draft, review, and negotiate high-value contracts, agreements, and MOUs. Ensure the company complies with statutory and regulatory requirements. Oversee corporate governance practices, policies, and legal controls. Liaise with regulatory bodies, government authorities, and external legal counsel. Well-versed with RBI compliance requirements including timely submission of returns such as DNBS, NBS, and FDI-related filings (FC-GPR, FC-TRS), liaison with RBI for routine and event-based compliances applicable to NBFCs. Responsible for overseeing and ensuring timely and accurate statutory filings and compliance across group entities, including ROC, RBI, and other regulatory bodies, in accordance with the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and other applicable laws. Handled end-to-end dematerialization processes in coordination with RTA and depositories (NSDL/CDSL). 🛠️ Qualifications & Skills: Educational Qualification: Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of [Country] (e.g., ICSI in India). Knowledge of corporate laws, securities laws, and compliance frameworks. Excellent communication, drafting, and organizational skills. High level of integrity and professional ethics. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities under strict timelines. ⭐ Preferred Qualifications (Optional): Law degree (LLB) or experience with legal advisory is an added advantage. Experience working in NBFCs / Banks