Company Secretary

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Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Company Secretary with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably from a publicly listed company. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in statutory compliance, corporate governance, SEBI LODR regulations, and regulatory documentation for a public limited company, particularly in the insurance sector. Experience in fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate legal documentation will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, IRDAI regulations, SEBI (LODR), and other applicable corporate laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Manage end-to-end board and committee meetings, including agenda preparation, circulation of notices, drafting resolutions and minutes, and maintaining statutory registers.
• Liaise with regulators such as IRDAI, SEBI, ROC, and stock exchanges for necessary filings, disclosures, and approvals.
• Draft, review, and vet legal and corporate documents such as shareholder agreements, MOA/AOA amendments, board resolutions, contracts, and regulatory submissions.
• Assist in corporate actions, including fundraising, capital restructuring, buybacks, ESOPs, and dividend declarations.
• Support mergers & acquisitions, due diligence, and corporate restructuring exercises by preparing secretarial documentation and coordinating with legal and financial advisors.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, compliance changes, and proactively flag potential risks to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, auditors, and external consultants to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely statutory filings.
• Facilitate AGMs and EGMs, ensuring adherence to all legal and procedural requirements.
• Maintain records related to shareholding patterns, securities issuance, corporate filings, and other secretarial matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS).
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in a Company Secretary firm or corporate setup, preferably having handled listed or public limited clients in the insurance or BFSI domain.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Companies Act, IRDAI guidelines, SEBI LODR regulations, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and M&A support.
• Good understanding of corporate legal matters, including agreement drafting, review, and vetting.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive documentation with confidentiality.
• Well-versed with MCA/ROC e-filing, IRDAI portals, SEBI/stock exchange platforms, and secretarial software/tools.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Preferred Background

• Prior experience handling secretarial duties for an insurance or BFSI company.
• Experience in dealing with auditors, legal advisors, investment bankers, and regulators.