Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

Company Secretary & Compliance Officer

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Ensure adherence to sound corporate governance principles and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Organize and manage Board and Committee meetings including drafting agendas, preparing and circulating meeting materials, recording minutes, and maintaining statutory records.
• Assist with the formation of new entities (companies/LLPs) and monitor their ongoing compliance.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations impacting the real estate sector, including RERA, environmental laws, and local building codes.
• Develop and implement internal compliance programs to ensure the organization meets all statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee secretarial filings, manage statutory registers, and ensure timely filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal agreements, including: Lease and sale agreements, Joint venture agreements, Development and construction contracts, Shareholder and promoter agreements, NDAs, term sheets, deeds of conveyance, and bank guarantees
• Ensure that all contracts safeguard the companys legal and commercial interests.
• Provide strategic legal advice to internal departments on real estate transactions, property acquisition, zoning, and land use regulations.
• Conduct legal due diligence on new projects and potential investments to assess and mitigate legal risks.
• Support internal audits, management audits, and implementation of corporate governance frameworks.
• Manage disputes and legal proceedings in coordination with external legal counsel.
• Explore and recommend alternative dispute resolution (ADR) strategies for timely and cost- effective resolutions.
• Advise on legal and procedural matters under FEMA regulations.
• Handle filings and compliance under FEMA, including FCGPR, Annual Return on Foreign Assets and Liabilities, and liaising with authorized dealers and regulators for necessary approvals.
• Conduct secretarial audits and issue certifications including Annual Return certification as required under the Companies Act.
• Prepare annual reports, search/status reports, and assist with policy formation related to ethics, compliance, and corporate integrity.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, including ROC, SEBI, MCA, and other relevant government bodies.
• Represent the company in legal and compliance discussions and ensure timely resolution of any regulatory issues.
• Support in drafting and updating company policies and codes of conduct.
• Carry out any other legal, secretarial, or compliance-related duties as assigned by the management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified

  Company Secretary (CS)

  , preferably with a

  law degree (LLB)

  with 12 plus years of experience.
• 6 to 10 years of experience in a similar role within the real estate or infrastructure sector.
• Strong knowledge of

  Companies Act, RERA, FEMA, SEBI regulations,

  and applicable real estate laws.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.