Lead Group Secretarial Compliance

We are looking for a Company Secretary who can lead the group secretarial function ensuring corporate governance, statutory compliance, and effective stakeholder communication across all group entities. This role will also support board operations and ensure alignment with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, corporate governance standards, and internal policies to facilitate effective decision-making and compliance

Role & responsibilities

1. Statutory Compliance & Corporate Governance Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, FEMA, RBI, and other applicable laws. Manage all secretarial activities across group companies, including unlisted and listed entities, JVs, and subsidiaries. Maintain statutory records, registers, and filings (MCA, ROC, etc.).

2. Board and Committee Governance Organize and manage Board and Committee meetings including drafting of agenda, notices, minutes, and resolutions. Act as a point of contact for board members and support them with statutory disclosures, declarations, and updates. Track action items from meetings and ensure timely follow-up.

3. Regulatory Filings & Reporting Prepare and file returns, reports, and forms under applicable laws and regulations (e.g., MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR filings). Liaise with regulatory authorities (MCA, SEBI, RBI, etc.) as required.

4. Group Entity Management Ensure timely incorporation, restructuring, or closure of group entities as needed. Provide governance support for M&A activities, investments, or joint ventures.

5. Stakeholder Management Coordinate with internal teams (Legal, Finance, Tax, Compliance) for seamless operations. Interact with external advisors, auditors, and regulators for secretarial and compliance matters.

6. Policy & Process Improvement Draft and update policies (e.g., Insider Trading, Whistleblower, CSR, Code of Conduct). Improve internal controls and automation of secretarial processes.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Qualified CS with work experience of 6+ years post-qualification.

2. Candidate must have excellent communication, leadership and presentation skills.