Sr. Counsel – Special Law (Corporate Secretariat)

Qualification: Company Secretary (Member of ICSI) and Law graduate (preferred)

Experience: 10 to 15 years (post membership qualification). Preferably in large equity listed company having set of group companies

Job Profile:

• Compliances under Corporate Laws eg. Companies Act, various SEBI Regulations – eg, Listing Obligations and Disclosure requirements, Insider Trading, Takeover code etc., FEMA etc.
• Sound knowledge of Directors, Committees & Shareholders Meetings – including drafting of notices, agenda and minutes
• M&A matters, Special Projects, Carveouts/acquisitions, other Corporate Topics etc. – including Drafting of application, petition for M & A transactions and co-ordinating with intermediaries, regulatory authorities etc. in that connection
• Annual Report – drafting of relevant modules and regulatory assessment regarding its accuracy and completeness
• Formulation of policies & codes;
• disclosure obligations; awareness; SOPs, assessment, disclosures etc.
• Reviewing and ensuing Secretarial Compliances, formulation of checklists, standard operating procedures for various activities and ensure adherence thereto
• Experience in handling tools / automation in the secretarial arena – eg. board portal, legal compliances, secretarial matters, insider trading etc.
• Research oriented
• Cross border compliances for permanent establishments
• Disclosures from Directors
• Maintenance of statutory registers
• Dealing with Directors, Auditors, Internal stakeholders, intermediaries / agencies
• Internet / Intranet Management
• Secretarial matters emanating from Company’s investment in subsidiary / associates
• Knowledge and practical experience in handling various shareholders matter eg. duplicate shares, transmission, iepf etc.
• Knowledge related to dealings with SEBI, Stock Exchange, etc.,
• Co-ordinate with Registrar & Share Transfer Agent

Other Skills:

-          Sound knowledge of Companies Act, Securities Laws, Listing Regulations, Foreign Exchange Laws, Stamp Law

-          Experience of working with cross-functional and cross-business teams

-          Team Player

-          Result oriented

-          Problem solving and critical thinking

-          Good communication, drafting and presentation skills

-          Ability to deliver / handle topics in strict time frame

-          Aptitude for knowledge sharing and training the colleagues in the organization

-          Ability to use and deploy AI aid to department’s task