Company Secretary

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Company Secretary (CS) to manage our corporate governance framework and ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in Board advisory, secretarial compliance, contract governance, and regulatory liaisoning including FEMA, ROC, and SEBI matters (if applicable).

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance & Secretarial Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Companies Act, 2013 and allied regulations.
• Convene, attend, and draft minutes of Board Meetings, General Meetings, and Committee Meetings.
• Manage end-to-end secretarial compliances including e-filings, statutory registers, disclosures, resolutions, and ROC requirements.
• Maintain robust governance practices and advise the Board on its roles and responsibilities.
• Liaise with statutory and regulatory authorities such as ROC, RD, MCA, SEBI, and Stock Exchanges (if listed).

Regulatory & FEMA Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate filings related to FEMA and RBI for cross-border transactions (FDI, ODI, ECBs, remittances, etc.).
• Interpret and implement FEMA/RBI circulars and notifications in consultation with Finance and Legal teams.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable economic, corporate, and sector-specific regulations.

Contract Management & Legal Support

• Review and maintain corporate agreements, NDAs, service contracts, and vendor agreements from a governance perspective.
• Work with Legal/Finance/Business teams to support documentation, risk management, and compliance.

M&A and Corporate Actions

• Support in legal due diligence, structuring, and secretarial aspects of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring.
• Coordinate with consultants, advisors, and regulatory bodies for approvals and compliance.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with auditors, legal counsel, bankers, and consultants to ensure timely and accurate regulatory and compliance reporting.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualifications:
• Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI).
• LLB or additional legal qualification is a plus but not mandatory.
• Experience:
• 8 to 10 years of post-qualification experience in corporate secretarial roles.
• Prior exposure to listed company compliance (preferred but not mandatory).
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI regulations, and corporate governance norms.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage Board and senior-level stakeholder expectations.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and a solution-oriented approach.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• corporate secretarial compliance: 8 years (Preferred)
• Board meetings, ROC filings, and statutory registers: 8 years (Preferred)
• handling FEMA and RBI compliance: 8 years (Preferred)
• contract management and legal documentation support: 8 years (Preferred)
• statutory and regulatory authorities: 8 years (Preferred)
• ROC, MCA, SEBI: 8 years (Preferred)
• drafting minutes of Board and Committee meetings: 8 years (Preferred)
• M&A or corporate restructuring: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person