Manager - Company Secretary

Corporate Governance and Compliance

• Ensure the organization complies statutory licenses and maintain Statutory Registers as required under Companies Act.
• Provide expert advice on corporate governance and compliance matters to the board and senior management.
• Establish and promote a culture of ethical behavior and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements throughout the organization.
• Reporting to the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, etc., and investors on the implementation of various clauses, rules, regulations and other directives of these authorities.
• Be the first contact point and work with regional and group company secretaries in relation to corporate information update or internal reporting.

Legal Documentation and Board Management

• Arrange timely filing of various forms, documents and returns as required under the provisions of the Companies Act with Ministry of Corporate Affairs and other regulatory bodies
• Coordinate with cross functional teams (within and outside the India) to provide corporate documents, authorities and other necessary reports as may be required by various regulatory applications.
• Draft and review legal documents necessary for business operations, including agreements, policies, and internal procedures.
• Arrange and coordinate for the Board meetings, committees meetings, AGM and EGM.
• Draft and prepare all company secretarial documentations including meeting agenda, minutes, board resolutions, etc.
• Maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors, and secretaries.
• Ensure compliances under listing agreement like shareholding pattern, corporate governance, various certification, public notice for Board meeting, AGM, etc.

Training and External Relations

• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and advisors as needed for specialized legal expertise or litigation support.
• Conduct training programs to educate employees on legal issues relevant to their roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure Prudential group governance model requirements are fulfilled including but not limited to COI trainings,

You could be the right candidate if you:

• A member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in Companies Act, securities law, corporate governance regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Uphold high ethical standards to make informed ethical decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills.
• Work independently and collaboratively as a team player.
• Demonstrate resilience and leadership skills to support the team through uncertainty and ambiguity.