Assistant Company Secretary

What you will deliver

Corporate Secretarial Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with corporate laws including Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, Listing Regulations, FEMA, and other laws applicable to both listed and unlisted companies.
• Manage secretarial functions including preparation of board and general meeting agendas, minutes, notices, resolutions, statutory registers, and regulatory filings.

Board and Shareholder Governance

• Support the Board, Committees, and independent directors in the effective discharge of their duties in line with applicable laws and internal governance frameworks.
• Provide guidance to senior management on governance matters, shareholder relations, and regulatory compliance.

Regulatory and Stakeholder Liaison

• Coordinate with regulators including MCA, ROC, SEBI, Stock Exchanges, RBI, and other authorities.
• Handle shareholder communications, litigation support, and e-filing of statutory documents.

Governance Strategy and Reporting

• Draft and review the Annual Report and other key statutory disclosures and reports.
• Implement governance policies and procedures aligned with the highest ethical and compliance standards.

Team Leadership and Development

• Oversee and manage a team of three professionals, ensuring delivery of high-quality secretarial services.
• Contribute to the development of a new company secretarial operations hub in Pune, supporting global initiatives and process standardisation.

Advisory and Compliance Monitoring

• Stay updated on regulatory changes, analyze implications, and ensure timely dissemination and action.
• Advise internal teams on strategic corporate governance matters, offering insights grounded in legislation and best practices.

Process and Digital Transformation

• Support organisational change and simplification of secretarial processes through technology adoption and automation.
• Bring a digital-first approach to work delivery, improving speed, accuracy, and scalability of secretarial services.

What you will need to be successful

Education & Qualifications

• Company Secretary (Mandatory)
• LLB (Preferred)

Experience

• 10–12 years of experience in corporate secretarial roles, primarily with listed companies of repute
• Proven experience managing teams and working in matrixed, multinational environments
• Strong exposure to India's corporate governance and regulatory landscape

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of Indian corporate, listing, and securities regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and across geographies
• Excellent research, advisory, and drafting skills
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver under evolving priorities
• Track record of introducing digital tools or automation in secretarial work
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to handle confidential matters with integrity and professionalism