Company Secretary, 1 to 3 years in Mumbai

Job Description

1. Corporate Governance: Ensure that the company complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements, maintaining best practices in corporate governance.
2. Board Support: Assist the Board of Directors in adhering to corporate governance policies, preparing and distributing agendas, minutes, and board papers.
3. Legal Advisory: Provide legal advice on corporate law matters, leveraging your LLB qualification to address legal issues that may affect the company.
4. Compliance Management: Oversee compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and other applicable laws, ensuring timely filings and adherence to legal requirements.
5. Secretarial Duties: Handle all secretarial functions, including maintaining statutory registers, managing shareholder relations, and organizing general meetings.
6. Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the company\'s interests.
7. Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and advise the company on risk mitigation strategies.
8. Corporate Filings: Ensure timely submission of various forms, returns, and documents required under corporate law.
9. Regulatory Liaison: Act as the liaison between the company and regulatory bodies, managing communications and ensuring compliance with regulations.
10. Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies, ensuring they align with legal standards and corporate governance practices.
11. Internal Audits: Participate in internal audits and ensure that the company operations comply with legal standards.
12. Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions for employees and board members on legal compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory changes.

1. Expertise in corporate governance and compliance management.
2. Strong knowledge of company law, SEBI regulations, and other relevant legal frameworks.
3. Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
6. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
7. Ability to manage and mitigate legal risks.
8. Knowledge of contract management and legal advisory practices.
9. Proficiency in using legal and corporate governance software tools.
10. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

1. CS qualification with 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
2. LLB qualification with practical experience in corporate law.
3. Experience in handling secretarial and legal duties within a corporate environment.
4. Proven track record in managing compliance, corporate governance, and legal advisory responsibilities.

1. In-depth knowledge of the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and corporate governance practices.
2. Understanding of contract law, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
3. Familiarity with internal audit processes and compliance reporting.
4. Awareness of recent legal developments and their impact on corporate governance.
5. Knowledge of corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.