Company Secretary

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced Company Secretary, Legal & Compliance Head to oversee

all regulatory, legal, and corporate governance matters of the company. This role will encompass

compliance with financial regulations (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, AMFI, RERA), corporate governance

under the Companies Act, litigation management, contract negotiations, and IPO-related

processes. The candidate will serve as the bridge between the company and regulatory

authorities, ensuring full adherence to laws governing DSAs, corporate insurance agencies,

mutual fund distribution, and real estate brokerage.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Governance:

 Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and stock exchange listing

requirements (for IPO and post-IPO phases).

 Organize and manage board meetings, general meetings, and shareholder

communications.

 Maintain statutory registers and handle filings with the Registrar of Companies (ROC),

SEBI, and Stock Exchanges.

 Ensure proper documentation of board resolutions, minutes, and regulatory filings.

 Assist in drafting annual reports, ensuring timely disclosures and governance reporting.

Legal & Compliance Management:

 Ensure the company’s compliance with RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, AMFI, RERA, and other financial

and corporate regulations.

 Stay updated on evolving laws and regulations impacting DSAs, corporate insurance

agencies, mutual fund distributors, and real estate brokerage.

 Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard business operations.

 Handle customer complaints, regulatory inquiries, and insider trading compliance.

 Act as the company’s primary liaison with legal authorities, regulatory bodies, and

auditors.

IPO Management & Investor Relations:

 Lead the IPO process, ensuring compliance with SEBI’s disclosure requirements.

 Coordinate with investment bankers, legal advisors, and regulatory authorities for IPO

execution.

 Prepare and manage pre-IPO and post-IPO documentation, including draft prospectus

and regulatory filings.

 Ensure accurate and timely corporate disclosures and investor communications post-

IPO.

Contract & Litigation Management:

 Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to loan distribution, insurance, mutual

funds, and real estate brokerage.

 Manage legal disputes, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory hearings.

 Represent the company in legal proceedings and coordinate with external counsel when

required.

Team Leadership & Compliance Training:

 Lead the legal and compliance department, ensuring e􀆯ective coordination with all

business functions.

 Conduct internal compliance training to educate employees on legal, governance, and

regulatory matters.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

 Company Secretary (CS) qualification with membership in the Institute of Company

Secretaries of India (ICSI).

 LLB/LLM is highly preferred.

 Minimum 8-10 years of experience in corporate legal and compliance roles, preferably in

financial services, NBFCs, insurance, mutual funds, or real estate brokerage.

 Strong expertise in Companies Act, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, RBI, IRDAI, AMFI, RERA, and

other regulatory frameworks.

 Prior experience in IPO management, SEBI compliance, and investor relations is highly

desirable.

 Excellent contract negotiation, analytical, and risk management skills.

 Ability to manage multiple regulatory filings, corporate governance matters, and litigation

cases e􀆯iciently.