Company Secretary Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Secretarial and Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, SEBI (SAST & PIT), FEMA, and other applicable laws and guidelines.
• Maintain statutory records, registers, and documentation as per legal and SEBI requirements.
• File e-forms and regulatory filings with ROC, SEBI, stock exchanges, and RBI (where applicable).

2. Board and Shareholder Meetings:

• Organize and coordinate Board, Committee, and General Meetings (AGM/EGM), including preparation of agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions.
• Advise the board on corporate governance and compliance matters.
• Liaise with directors and senior stakeholders to ensure timely information flow.

3. Corporate Governance & Investor Relations:

• Ensure good corporate governance practices across the organization.
• Manage disclosures to stock exchanges, coordinate with investors, RTAs, and regulators for shareholder matters.
• Handle insider trading compliance and monitoring of the trading window.

4. M&A and Strategic Transactions (Advantageous):

• Actively support M&A transactions, due diligence, and restructuring activities.
• Coordinate legal documentation and regulatory filings related to mergers, acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures.
• Liaise with external advisors, legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders during deal execution.
• Ensure post-deal compliance and integration from a secretarial standpoint.

5. Secretarial Audits & Reporting:

• Support the conduct of secretarial audits and assist in the preparation of annual Secretarial Compliance Reports.
• Coordinate with auditors for statutory and internal audit requirements related to secretarial functions.

6. Policy and Document Management:

• Draft and maintain internal policies such as Code of Conduct, Insider Trading Code, CSR Policy, Whistleblower Policy, etc.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes and ensure timely updates to corporate policies and practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Company Secretary (ACS / FCS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• Additional qualifications like LLB, CA, or MBA (Finance or Law) are advantageous.
• 5-10 years of post-qualification experience in the secretarial function, preferably in a listed company.
• Proven exposure to M&A, corporate restructuring, and strategic transactions will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of corporate laws, SEBI regulations, and listing obligations.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders.