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Head/Vice President - Company Secretary & Legal
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#757825
Remote / WFH
Perfect Placer · New Delhi, Delhi ·
Job Description
Job description
Description:
Head Company Secretary & Legal (Vice President) - Listed Company
You will be leading the organization's corporate governance, statutory compliance, and legal affairs and be responsible for advising the Board on regulatory obligations, managing legal risks, overseeing contract lifecycles, and ensuring all filings and disclosures adhere to applicable laws and company standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Governance & Secretarial:
- Facilitate board and committee meetings (agendas, minutes, board packs), maintain statutory registers, and ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other regulatory frameworks.
- Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, in collaboration with the Chairman and Committee Chairpersons.
- Define, implement, and manage risk-based Compliance including developing and reviewing the Organization Compliance Strategy & Compliance Policy.
- Develop and maintain a robust compliance tracking system for legal, regulatory, and policy parameters, promptly escalating exceptions and ensure timely compliance reporting, including Suspicious Transactions & Activities.
- Oversee corporate governance, including board meetings, statutory records, and regulatory compliance, ensure adherence to legal requirements and maintain statutory books and registers.
Legal Advisory & Strategy:
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Board and senior management. Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
- Provide concise and timely legal advice to all departments as needed, ensuring compliance with the Legal Risk Policy and promoting optimal performance.
- Advise the Board and senior management on compliance laws, rules, and standards, ensuring they stay informed about new policies, and prepare Monthly Compliance Status reports for relevant committees and regulators.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Manage relationships with regulatory bodies (e.g., Registrar of Companies, stock exchanges), oversee mandatory e-filings, and implement robust compliance frameworks to mitigate organizational risk.
- File all statutory returns and maintain registers as required by the Companies Act, 2012, or other applicable laws and regulations.
Legal Risk Management:
- Identify and address legal issues related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), intellectual property, litigation, and labor laws.
Shareholder Relations:
- Oversee communications with shareholders, manage Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and ensure transparency in corporate disclosures.
- Prepare a work plan outlining activities for each financial year and coordinate the annual board evaluation process
Qualification And Experience:
1. Company Secretary and LLB degree with Extensive professional experience of 20-25 years in corporate law, secretarial practice, and compliance with a large Industrial Conglomerate and listed company. Last five years should have worked in a listed organisation. Age Maximum 45.
2. Deep expertise in corporate, securities, and contract law.
3. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to advise senior leadership.
4. High ethical standards and ability to manage confidential, sensitive information.
5. Strategic thinking with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
6. A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner.
7. Ability to balance opposing business requirements.
8. Ability to balance long term and short-term requirements independently.
9. Strong evaluation, communication and reporting skills.
10. Able to provide advice and cause/effect evaluation to support business decision making.
11. Independent and logical thinker, yet an achiever and implementer.
12. Leads by example.
13. Good at managing large volumes of information and can add value through management reporting.
14. Builds relationships and networks easily.
Remuneration:
An outstanding remuneration package that rewards professionalism and diligence will be on offer for the successful applicant as well as a well-defined career path. An excellent package will be on offer for the right candidate, including an above-mentioned industry base salary for the right person as well as the most complete employee benefit scheme. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the market leader.
Description:
Head Company Secretary & Legal (Vice President) - Listed Company
You will be leading the organization's corporate governance, statutory compliance, and legal affairs and be responsible for advising the Board on regulatory obligations, managing legal risks, overseeing contract lifecycles, and ensuring all filings and disclosures adhere to applicable laws and company standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Governance & Secretarial:
- Facilitate board and committee meetings (agendas, minutes, board packs), maintain statutory registers, and ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other regulatory frameworks.
- Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, in collaboration with the Chairman and Committee Chairpersons.
- Define, implement, and manage risk-based Compliance including developing and reviewing the Organization Compliance Strategy & Compliance Policy.
- Develop and maintain a robust compliance tracking system for legal, regulatory, and policy parameters, promptly escalating exceptions and ensure timely compliance reporting, including Suspicious Transactions & Activities.
- Oversee corporate governance, including board meetings, statutory records, and regulatory compliance, ensure adherence to legal requirements and maintain statutory books and registers.
Legal Advisory & Strategy:
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Board and senior management. Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
- Provide concise and timely legal advice to all departments as needed, ensuring compliance with the Legal Risk Policy and promoting optimal performance.
- Advise the Board and senior management on compliance laws, rules, and standards, ensuring they stay informed about new policies, and prepare Monthly Compliance Status reports for relevant committees and regulators.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Manage relationships with regulatory bodies (e.g., Registrar of Companies, stock exchanges), oversee mandatory e-filings, and implement robust compliance frameworks to mitigate organizational risk.
- File all statutory returns and maintain registers as required by the Companies Act, 2012, or other applicable laws and regulations.
Legal Risk Management:
- Identify and address legal issues related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), intellectual property, litigation, and labor laws.
Shareholder Relations:
- Oversee communications with shareholders, manage Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and ensure transparency in corporate disclosures.
- Prepare a work plan outlining activities for each financial year and coordinate the annual board evaluation process
Qualification And Experience:
1. Company Secretary and LLB degree with Extensive professional experience of 20-25 years in corporate law, secretarial practice, and compliance with a large Industrial Conglomerate and listed company. Last five years should have worked in a listed organisation. Age Maximum 45.
2. Deep expertise in corporate, securities, and contract law.
3. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to advise senior leadership.
4. High ethical standards and ability to manage confidential, sensitive information.
5. Strategic thinking with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
6. A structured approach to dealing with complex and variable work environments in an independent manner.
7. Ability to balance opposing business requirements.
8. Ability to balance long term and short-term requirements independently.
9. Strong evaluation, communication and reporting skills.
10. Able to provide advice and cause/effect evaluation to support business decision making.
11. Independent and logical thinker, yet an achiever and implementer.
12. Leads by example.
13. Good at managing large volumes of information and can add value through management reporting.
14. Builds relationships and networks easily.
Remuneration:
An outstanding remuneration package that rewards professionalism and diligence will be on offer for the successful applicant as well as a well-defined career path. An excellent package will be on offer for the right candidate, including an above-mentioned industry base salary for the right person as well as the most complete employee benefit scheme. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the market leader.
