Company Secretary, 10 to 12 years in Chennai

Job Description

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI regulations, Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements (LODR), and other statutory requirements.
• Manage Board Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGM), and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM), including drafting minutes and resolutions.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and filings with ROC, SEBI, Stock Exchanges (NSE/BSE), RBI, and other regulatory bodies.
• Handle disclosures and periodic filings with stock exchanges, ensuring transparency and compliance.
• Act as a point of contact between the company and regulators like SEBI, Stock Exchanges, and other government bodies.
• Advise the Board and Senior Management on corporate governance best practices.
• Ensure timely filing of financial results, shareholding patterns, and other statutory reports.
• Manage insider trading compliance, including monitoring and implementing the Code of Conduct for Insider Trading.
• Handling Investors relationship, responding primary queries, coordinating for investor calls, coordinating with company Investor relationship- IR agency.

• Oversee all legal matters, including contract negotiations, vendor agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and shareholder agreements.
• Provide legal opinions on corporate transactions, mergers & acquisitions, investments, and regulatory issues.
• Manage litigation, arbitration, and disputes, coordinating with external legal counsel.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific laws, labor laws, IPR laws, and other applicable regulations.
• Represent the company in legal matters before courts, tribunals, and regulatory authorities.
• Develop and implement legal risk management strategies.
• Handle due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate restructuring activities.

• Implement and oversee corporate compliance frameworks to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Ensure adherence to Data Protection Laws and compliance with emerging regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential legal exposure.

• Liaise with investors, shareholders, regulators, auditors, and other stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
• Collaborate with finance, HR, and operations teams to ensure smooth corporate governance.

• Education: Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from ICSI. A Law degree (LLB/LLM) is mandatory.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in company secretarial & legal functions, with at least 5 years in a listed company.
• Strong knowledge of corporate laws, SEBI regulations, and stock exchange compliance.
• Experience in handling corporate governance, M&A, regulatory filings, and litigation management.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

• Strong understanding of Securities Law, FEMA, RBI guidelines, and Corporate Governance frameworks.
• Ability to work with senior management and Board Members.
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills.