Role expectations:
1. Corporate Governance:
Ensure compliance with corporate governance regulations and codes.
Advise the Board on corporate governance issues and best practices.
Facilitate board meetings and ensure proper documentation of minutes and
resolutions.
Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents such as annual returns
and financial statements.
2. Board Support:
Organize and prepare agendas for Board meetings committee meetings and
shareholders meetings.
Ensure that the Board and its committees operate effectively and comply with
relevant regulations.
Provide advice on director responsibilities and corporate governance matters.
Maintain statutory registers and records of the company.
3. Regulatory Compliance:
Monitor and ensure compliance with statutory requirements under company law
and other applicable regulations.
Liaise with regulatory authorities such as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(MCA) Securities Exchange Commission RTA BSE/NSE CDSL/NSDL and
other relevant bodies.
4. Legal and Risk Management:
Provide legal guidance on corporate transactions and agreements including
mergers acquisitions joint ventures and contracts.
Assist in managing corporate risks including legal and reputational risks.
Maintain and update the companys legal documents such as bylaws articles of
incorporation and shareholder agreements.
5. Shareholder Relations:
Manage shareholder communications including the preparation of annual reports
shareholder newsletters and other communication materials.
Coordinate the annual general meetings (AGMs) and extraordinary general
meetings (EGMs).
Oversee dividend distribution share transfers and other shareholderrelated
matters.
6. Internal Communication:
Serve as the point of contact for directors executives and employees regarding
governance and compliance issues.
Maintain effective communication channels between the board management and
stakeholders.
7. Other Administrative Duties:
Prepare and maintain corporate filings financial disclosures and related
documents.
Coordinate with advocate for court related works
Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes that affect the company.
Provide administrative support for the preparation of corporate policies and
procedures.
Requirements:
A member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with a graduate
in Law Finance or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience as a Company Secretary with a proven track record
in corporate governance and legal compliance and working with senior
management and boards of directors is essential.
A strong understanding of company law corporate governance regulatory
frameworks and industry best practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft formal
reports minutes and other corporate documents.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information with
discretion.
High attention to detail with a meticulous approach to corporate documentation and
compliance.