Company Secretary

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Company Secretary (CS)

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, SEBI regulations, and other relevant laws.
• Organize, draft agendas, and prepare minutes for Board Meetings, AGMs, and EGMs.
• Maintain and regularly update statutory registers, resolutions, and ROC filings.
• Manage secretarial audits, coordinate with external consultants, and ensure timely submission of compliance reports.
• File statutory returns, forms, and disclosures with MCA, RBI, and other regulatory authorities.
• Support the Board in strengthening corporate governance, ethics, and compliance best practices.
• Review, draft, and vet contracts, NDAs, and commercial agreements in collaboration with legal teams.
• Monitor regulatory updates and advise leadership on potential business implications.
• Liaise with auditors, legal advisors, and government authorities on statutory matters.
• Oversee compliance for group companies, subsidiaries, and international entities, if applicable.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI); LLB or legal qualification will be an added advantage.
• 3-8 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in manufacturing, pharma, or export-oriented industries.
• In-depth understanding of Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI guidelines, CSR provisions, and related statutory requirements.
• Strong drafting, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MCA portal, compliance software, and MS Office tools