Company Secretary

Position: Company Secretary

Location: Hyderabad

Position Type: Permanent

Roles & Responsibilities-

Corporate Compliance:

• Act as the Company Secretary for the organization and its group companies, ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws, including Companies Act and FEMA regulations.
• Prepare, maintain, and file statutory records and returns with regulatory authorities in a timely manner.

Secretarial and Legal Activities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements with vendors, landlords, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure proper governance and compliance, including board meetings, annual general meetings, and filings.
• Proactively plan and execute secretarial and legal activities to mitigate risks.

Contract Management and Negotiations:

• Review and negotiate contracts, keeping the companys business interests at the forefront.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Tax, and Operations) to finalize contract terms and facilitate smooth execution.

Advisory and Risk Management:

• Develop an in-depth commercial understanding of the companys products and services for better risk assessment and compliance.
• Provide strategic advice to the management on corporate governance, legal matters, and risk assessment.

Litigation and M&A Support:

• Handle both litigation and non-litigation matters efficiently.
• Support the companys M&A, investment, and corporate development activities, including due diligence processes.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all secretarial and legal functions align with business goals.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to the management and board.

Special Projects:

• Drive and support special projects as assigned by the senior management team.

Qualification:

• CS qualification with 510 years of experience in company secretarial functions.
• An additional legal qualification (e.g., LLB) is preferred.

Key Skills and Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of Companies Act, FEMA regulations, and labor laws.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Practical business judgment and superior interpersonal skills.
• A team-oriented attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively.