Company Secretary

About the opportunity

We are hiring a Lead Company Secretary for a large, listed company in the heavy manufacturing and infrastructure space, headquartered in Mumbai. The organisation operates through a complex multi-entity structure and subsidiaries across India, making governance depth and listed company compliance experience critical for this role.

Key responsibilities

Listed company compliance & SEBI LODR

• Own end-to-end compliance with SEBI LODR, Companies Act, and all applicable stock exchange requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate filings with BSE/NSE, MCA, and other regulatory bodies
• Manage board meeting and AGM/EGM processes — notices, agenda, minutes, and post-meeting compliance
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the company's governance framework

Multiple legal entities & subsidiary governance

• Oversee secretarial and governance functions across multiple legal entities and subsidiary companies
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and compliance calendars across all entities
• Coordinate with entity-level teams to ensure consistent governance standards across the group
• Support board meetings, resolutions, and filings across the subsidiary structure

Related party transactions

• Monitor, review, and manage all related party transactions in compliance with SEBI and Companies Act requirements
• Prepare and present RPT disclosures to the Audit Committee and Board
• Maintain robust RPT registers and ensure timely approvals and reporting

Project & asset governance

• Support governance requirements for large capital projects, asset acquisitions, and project financing structures
• Assist in due diligence, transaction structuring, and documentation for new project entities and JVs
• Manage lender compliance and covenant reporting obligations at entity level where applicable

Board & stakeholder management

• Serve as the primary interface between the Board, committees, and senior management on all governance matters
• Support the preparation of Board presentations, committee reports, and governance disclosures
• Liaise with external legal counsel, auditors, registrars, and regulatory authorities

Ideal candidate

• Qualified Company Secretary (ACS/FCS) mandatory
• 8+ years of post-qualification experience with significant exposure to listed company secretarial functions
• Deep understanding of SEBI LODR, related party transaction frameworks, and Companies Act compliance
• Based in or open to relocating to Mumbai