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The Company Secretary will lead corporate governance, SEBI & stock exchange compliance, board processes, and regulatory liaison for a listed entity. The role ensures best-in-class governance, timely disclosures, and robust compliance frameworks while acting as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Board, Committees & Governance
Manage end-to-end Board, Committee, and shareholder meeting processes
Draft agendas, notes, minutes, and action trackers for Board/Committees
Advise the Board on Companies Act, SEBI LODR, PIT, ICDR, SAST and governance matters
Support independent directors and ensure effective functioning of committees
2. SEBI, Stock Exchange & Disclosure Compliance
Ensure full compliance with SEBI (LODR), PIT, SDD, RPT, insider trading framework
Timely disclosures to NSE/BSE including material events, outcomes, financial results, investor communications
Manage corporate announcements, investor queries, and exchange correspondence
Handle queries, notices, inspections from SEBI/Stock Exchanges
3. Corporate Law & Regulatory Affairs
Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA (if applicable), Secretarial Standards
Handle corporate actions: dividends, buyback, bonus, rights issues, ESOPs, postal ballots, AGM/EGM
Manage filings with MCA, stock exchanges, depositories, and ROC
Oversee secretarial audits and closure of observations
4. Promoter, RPT & Insider Trading Compliance
Oversee promoter & promoter group disclosures and compliance tracking
Manage RPT approvals (Audit Committee, Board, shareholders) and documentation
Implement and monitor Code of Conduct under PIT Regulations
Maintain SDD and structured processes for UPSI management
5. Subsidiaries, Group Governance & International Entities
Ensure compliance framework across subsidiaries (including LLPs/foreign subs)
Guide on group governance, MoMs, reserved matters, and consolidation requirements
Support M&A, restructuring, JVs, and investments from regulatory perspective
6. Investor Interface & Governance Reporting
Support investor relations from governance and compliance angle
Ensure high-quality annual report disclosures (corporate governance, secretarial, policies)
Strengthen ESG and governance disclosures in line with evolving best practices
7. Process Excellence & Digital Compliance
Strengthen compliance calendars, trackers, and automation of filings
Implement SOPs, documentation standards, and governance frameworks
Proactively track regulatory changes and sensitize management
Qualification & Experience
Qualified Company Secretary (ACS/FCS)
10 + years of experience in a listed company
Exposure to board advisory, SEBI regulations, and stock exchange compliance
Core Competencies
Deep knowledge of Companies Act, SEBI LODR, PIT, ICDR, SAST
Strong drafting skills (Board notes, disclosures, regulatory responses)
Hands-on experience with AGMs, postal ballots, corporate actions
Experience dealing with regulators, auditors, and external counsel
Leadership & Personal Attributes
High integrity and strong governance mindset
Ability to work closely with Board, promoters, and senior leadership
Calm under regulatory pressure; solution-oriented approach
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Job ID: 143956085