Senior Manager - Legal

Group Company: Physics Wallah

Designation: Senior Manager

Office Location: Corporate - Noida - UP Noida (Corporate - HO - Noida and Pegasus)

Working Days : 6

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Secretarial Compliance

Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable corporate laws.

Manage Board, Committee, and General Meetings, including drafting notices, agendas, and minutes.

Maintain statutory registers and records, including shareholding patterns, director disclosures, and other prescribed documents.

File requisite forms and returns with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) as per statutory timelines.

Listing Compliance

Ensure compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and periodic filings with stock exchanges (BSE/NSE).

Coordinate with stock exchanges on disclosures, queries, and compliance matters.

Prepare and file quarterly, half-yearly, and annual compliance reports, including Corporate Governance Reports, Shareholding Patterns, and Secretarial Compliance Reports.

Oversee the process of listing securities, delisting, or reclassification, if required.

Regulatory Filings and Compliance

Handle compliance with SEBI regulations, including Insider Trading Regulations and Takeover Code.

Liaise with the Depositories (NSDL/CDSL) for corporate actions, such as bonus issues, splits, and rights issues.

Ensure compliance with FEMA regulations for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) and Overseas Direct Investments (ODI).

Governance and Advisory

Provide guidance to the Board and Management on governance best practices and legal obligations.

Assist in drafting policies such as Insider Trading Code, Code of Conduct, Whistleblower Policy, etc.

Keep the Board updated on statutory and regulatory changes impacting the company.

Shareholder Services

Coordinate with the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) for investor grievances and shareholder meetings.

Manage dividend distribution and other shareholder-related processes.

Audit and Certifications

Coordinate Secretarial Audit as per Section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Provide certifications as required under SEBI regulations, LODR, and other applicable laws.

Qualifications and Skills

Qualified Company Secretary (ACS/FCS) with membership in the ICSI.

LLB/CA/CFA qualification will be an added advantage.

In-depth knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and other corporate laws.

Strong understanding of governance frameworks and compliance standards.

Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Proficiency in using compliance tools and MCA, SEBI, and Stock Exchange portals.