Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive

Company Secretary (CS)

to manage our corporate governance framework and ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in Board advisory, secretarial compliance, contract governance, and regulatory liaisoning including FEMA, ROC, and SEBI matters (if applicable).

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance & Secretarial Compliance

Ensure full compliance with Companies Act, 2013 and allied regulations. Convene, attend, and draft minutes of Board Meetings, General Meetings, and Committee Meetings. Manage end-to-end secretarial compliances including e-filings, statutory registers, disclosures, resolutions, and ROC requirements. Maintain robust governance practices and advise the Board on its roles and responsibilities. Liaise with statutory and regulatory authorities such as ROC, RD, MCA, SEBI, and Stock Exchanges (if listed).

Regulatory & FEMA Compliance

Ensure timely and accurate filings related to FEMA and RBI for cross-border transactions (FDI, ODI, ECBs, remittances, etc.). Interpret and implement FEMA/RBI circulars and notifications in consultation with Finance and Legal teams. Ensure compliance with all applicable economic, corporate, and sector-specific regulations.

Contract Management & Legal Support

Review and maintain corporate agreements, NDAs, service contracts, and vendor agreements from a governance perspective. Work with Legal/Finance/Business teams to support documentation, risk management, and compliance.

M&A and Corporate Actions

Support in legal due diligence, structuring, and secretarial aspects of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring. Coordinate with consultants, advisors, and regulatory bodies for approvals and compliance.

Stakeholder Management

Engage with auditors, legal counsel, bankers, and consultants to ensure timely and accurate regulatory and compliance reporting.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI). LLB or additional legal qualification is a plus but not mandatory.

Experience:

8 to 10 years of post-qualification experience in corporate secretarial roles. Prior exposure to listed company compliance (preferred but not mandatory).

Skills:

Strong knowledge of Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI regulations, and corporate governance norms. Excellent communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage Board and senior-level stakeholder expectations. High integrity, attention to detail, and a solution-oriented approach.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:

Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:

Master's (Preferred)
Experience:

corporate secretarial compliance: 8 years (Preferred) Board meetings, ROC filings, and statutory registers: 8 years (Preferred) handling FEMA and RBI compliance: 8 years (Preferred) contract management and legal documentation support: 8 years (Preferred) statutory and regulatory authorities: 8 years (Preferred) ROC, MCA, SEBI: 8 years (Preferred) drafting minutes of Board and Committee meetings: 8 years (Preferred) M&A or corporate restructuring: 8 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person