Sr. Manager - Company Secretary

The Company Secretary is responsible for ensuring the company's adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements, particularly under the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and other applicable laws. They play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of corporate governance, facilitating board and shareholder communications, and providing expert legal and compliance advice to the management and board of directors.* Statutory Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), Income Tax Act, Labour Laws, Competition Act, and all other applicable laws and regulations. * Secretarial Standards: Ensure adherence to the Secretarial Standards issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). Key Responsibilities: Job Title: Company Secretary. Location: Chennai. Job Summary:The Company Secretary is responsible for ensuring the company's adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements, particularly under the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and other applicable laws. They play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of corporate governance, facilitating board and shareholder communications, and providing expert legal and compliance advice to the management and board of directors.* Board Advisory: Advise the Board of Directors on corporate governance best practices, legal and regulatory changes, and their duties, responsibilities, and powers. * Policies & Procedures: Develop, implement, and monitor internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance and promote ethical conduct.* Risk Management: Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and compliance risks.2. Board & Committee Management: * Meeting Coordination: Plan, organize, and facilitate Board meetings, Committee meetings (e.g., Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, CSR Committee), and Annual General Meetings (AGMs) / Extra-ordinary General Meetings (EGMs).* Documentation: Prepare and distribute meeting notices, agendas, board packs, and other supporting materials.* Minutes & Resolutions: Accurately record and maintain minutes of all Board, Committee, and General meetings. Ensure timely drafting and filing of resolutions. * Follow-up: Track and ensure the timely completion of action items arising from meetings. 3. Statutory Records & Filings:* Record Keeping: Maintain all statutory registers and records, including the Register of Members, Directors, KMPs, Charges, etc., in physical and/or electronic form.* Filing with Authorities: Prepare and file all necessary forms, returns, and documents with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), SEBI, Stock Exchanges, and other regulatory authorities within prescribed timelines. This includes annual returns, financial statements, and event-based filings. 4. Shareholder & Investor Relations: Manage and facilitate effective communication with shareholders, including preparing annual reports, notices, and other disclosures. 5. AGM/EGM Management: Coordinate and manage the logistics of shareholder meetings, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and smooth conduct. 6. Legal Advisory & Due Diligence: * Legal Guidance: Provide expert legal advice to the management and Board on various corporate matters, including contracts, intellectual property, mergers, acquisitions, demergers, and other corporate restructuring activities.7. Training: Provide internal training and awareness sessions on compliance and governance matters.8. Continuous Learning: Stay updated on changes in corporate laws, regulations, and best practices.