Job Title: Group Company Secretary – Legal & M&A Compliance
Location: Kolkata – Head Office (Taratala)
Company: Shyam Metalics
Department: Finance / Corporate Affairs
Reporting To: Director – Finance
Job Summary:
The role involves leading the corporate secretarial and legal compliance function at a group level, with a strong focus on mergers & acquisitions (M&A), corporate restructuring, and regulatory governance. The incumbent will ensure end-to-end compliance across group entities, manage complex corporate transactions, and act as a key advisor to senior management on legal, regulatory, and governance matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Group Corporate Secretarial & Compliance
- Oversee compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI regulations (if applicable), and other statutory requirements across all group entities.
- Manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Meetings for group companies, including agenda, minutes, and resolutions.
- Ensure timely statutory filings, maintenance of registers, and corporate records for all entities.
- Standardize and strengthen corporate governance practices across the group.
Legal & Governance
- Provide strategic legal advisory on corporate laws, governance, and regulatory matters.
- Draft, review, and vet agreements, legal documents, shareholder agreements, and corporate resolutions.
- Coordinate with external legal counsels, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Ensure robust compliance frameworks and internal control mechanisms.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Compliance
- Lead secretarial and legal compliance aspects of mergers, acquisitions, demergers, and restructuring initiatives.
- Conduct and oversee legal and secretarial due diligence for M&A transactions.
- Manage transaction documentation, regulatory approvals, and filings with ROC, NCLT, and other authorities.
- Ensure compliance with post-merger integration requirements and restructuring obligations.
- Liaise with investment bankers, legal advisors, auditors, and stakeholders during transactions.
Regulatory & Stakeholder Liaison
- Act as a key point of contact with ROC, MCA, NCLT, SEBI, and other regulatory bodies.
- Manage regulatory audits, inspections, and corporate compliance reviews.
- Support senior leadership in strategic corporate actions and decision-making.
Documentation & Record Management
- Maintain and monitor group-level statutory records, corporate documents, and legal files.
- Ensure proper documentation for restructuring, joint ventures, and investment transactions.
Qualification & Experience
- Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
- LLB or strong legal background is preferred.
- 10–18 years of experience in corporate secretarial, legal compliance, and group-level governance.
- Proven experience in handling M&A transactions, restructuring, and due diligence processes.
- Experience in manufacturing, metals, or large corporate groups will be preferred.
Key Skills
- Strong expertise in Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and corporate laws.
- In-depth knowledge of M&A transactions and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal documentation skills.
- Ability to interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Kolkata-based candidate preferred.
- Prior experience in handling multi-entity/group corporate structures.
- Strong leadership capability with ability to manage cross-functional coordination.
