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.

Manager - Company Secretary