Company Secretary

[Preferring candidates from consulting/advisory firm experience]

Summary

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Company Secretary to join our team. The role involves managing corporate governance, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and providing legal and administrative support to the board of directors. The Company Secretary will be responsible for organizing board meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, and resolutions, maintaining statutory registers, and filing necessary documents with regulatory authorities. Candidates should have a degree in Law or Company Secretaryship, with membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., ICSI). At . Strong knowledge of corporate laws, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance practices, statutory requirements, and regulatory filings
• Organize and prepare agendas, minutes, and resolutions for board meetings, ensuring all documentation is accurate and timely
• Maintain and update statutory registers, records, and corporate filings with regulatory authorities
• Provide legal and administrative support to the board of directors, ensuring effective decision-making processes
• Advise the board on legal, regulatory, and governance matters, ensuring best practices are followed
• Liaise with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
• Draft, review, and execute legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to corporate activities
• Manage shareholder relations, including organizing annual general meetings (AGMs) and handling shareholder queries
• Oversee corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate activities in compliance with regulations
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of annual returns, financial statements, and other statutory documents