Company Secretary

As a Company Secretary, you will manage corporate governance and compliance, including organizing meetings, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations, and handling company formation and restructuring. You will also oversee legal due diligence, regulatory compliance, and liaison with clients while maintaining accurate statutory records and documents. Strong drafting, problem-solving, and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

 

Job responsibilities must include:

Assisting in matters related to Corporate Law and Secretarial practices, such as organizing meetings, drafting agendas, and preparing board resolutions.

Ensuring the companys compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures by regularly reviewing and monitoring domestic companies, including subsidiaries of foreign entities and IFSC entities.

Handling the formation of companies, foreign subsidiaries, LLPs, as well as the conversion of LLPs/companies into IFSC entities.

Handling Merger, Amalgamation, Acquisition and IPO assignments.

FLA and FEMA related Compliance

Acting as an authorized representative to file and register documents on behalf of the company.

Monitoring applicable regulations and laws for any changes that may impact the organization, analysing and interpreting them, and providing advice on developing company practices to ensure ongoing compliance.

Conducting board meetings, including preparing presentations, agendas, and taking minutes of both board and general meetings.

Maintaining and periodically updating books and registers, including statutory books, the Register of Members, and Directors.

Handling legal due diligence and documentation for fundraising activities, including drafting term sheets, shareholder agreements, and other related documents.

Providing insights on various provisions of the Companies Act, including exemptions and relaxations specifically applicable to IFSC entities.

Liaising with clients, including foreign clients, to resolve queries and provide a clear understanding of various laws and their implications, including any amendments relevant to the concerned laws.

Ensuring compliance with secretarial standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and approved by the Central Government of India, along with the Department of Knowledge under the Companies Act 2013.

Advisable that candidate with a consultancy background

 

Key attributes/skills required:

1. Good Drafting Skill

2. Detail oriented

3. Problem solving skill

4. Analytical skills / Logical thinking

 

Professional Certification: Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

 

Education: Bachelor s degree in Commerce, Law, or a related field. Advanced certifications or additional qualifications in corporate law or finance are advantageous.