Compliance Officer - CS/LLB (5-8 yrs)

About the job

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Compliance and Company Secretary to join our team. This role is critical for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate governance standards, managing secretarial duties, and overseeing IPO-related processes. You will play a vital role in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance for our listed company, particularly during and after the IPO process, and managing all relevant corporate and investor relations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Corporate Governance: Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and other applicable laws for listed companies.

- Board Meetings: Plan and organize board meetings, prepare agendas, and maintain minutes of the meeting.

- Regulatory Filings: File statutory forms and returns with SEBI, ROC, Stock Exchanges, and other regulatory bodies.

- Secretarial Support: Provide secretarial support to the Board of Directors and maintain statutory registers.

- IPO Management: Coordinate and manage the IPO process, including:

- Working with legal advisors, investment bankers, and regulatory authorities.

- Ensuring compliance with SEBI's regulations and disclosure requirements.

- Handling pre-IPO and post-IPO documentation and processes.

- Assisting in the preparation of the draft prospectus, prospectus, and other regulatory filings.

- Managing investor communication during and after the IPO.

- Compliance Monitoring: Track and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory compliance, including insider trading regulations.

- Annual Reports: Coordinate the preparation and submission of the company's annual report and ensure timely disclosures.

- Liaison with Stakeholders: Serve as a point of contact between the company and regulatory authorities, shareholders, and other external stakeholders.

- Corporate Communication: Handle communications with shareholders regarding dividends, annual general meetings, and other essential disclosures.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

- Company Secretary (CS) qualification with membership in the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

- Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of experience as a Company Secretary, preferably in a listed company.

- Proven experience in managing IPO processes, including regulatory filings, compliance, and investor relations.

- Strong knowledge of Companies Act, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, and other applicable corporate laws.

- Familiarity with SEBI, Stock Exchange compliances, and procedures.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with board members, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.

- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

- LLB or other legal qualifications are a plus.

- Experience in handling compliance for a listed company and managing IPO-related work