Company Secretary

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified and detail-oriented Company Secretary (CS) with 3–6 years of experience in corporate compliance, legal governance, and company secretarial practices. The ideal candidate should have experience working with startups or high-growth organizations, along with exposure to pre-IPO readiness, IPO-related activities, and post-IPO compliance.

The candidate will play a key role in managing statutory compliance, maintaining corporate governance standards, supporting IPO-related processes, and ensuring adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The role requires strong documentation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Corporate Compliance and Governance

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, applicable SEBI regulations, and other relevant corporate laws.

• Manage statutory filings with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

• Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, annual returns, resolutions, and other mandatory documentation.

• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure timely completion of statutory and compliance requirements.

Pre-IPO and Post-IPO Compliance

• Support pre-IPO readiness, including compliance reviews, legal due diligence, documentation, and identification of compliance gaps.

• Assist in preparing and organizing corporate records and disclosures required for IPO-related activities.

• Coordinate with legal advisors, auditors, merchant bankers, and other stakeholders during IPO preparation.

• Support post-IPO compliance, including stock exchange filings, regulatory disclosures, and applicable listing obligations.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant SEBI regulations and corporate governance requirements.

Board and Secretarial Management

• Organize Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs).

• Prepare meeting notices, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and supporting documents.

• Coordinate with directors and senior management to ensure compliance with meeting and governance requirements.

• Manage corporate actions relating to share transfers, share capital changes, ESOPs, and fundraising, as applicable.

Legal Documentation and Stakeholder Coordination

• Draft, review, and maintain corporate and secretarial documents.

• Coordinate with external legal counsel, auditors, investors, and regulatory authorities on compliance-related matters.

• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting.

• Support the development of internal compliance processes and governance policies suitable for a growing organization.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) and member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in company secretarial, corporate compliance, or governance roles.

• Experience working with startups, high-growth companies, or organizations preparing for an IPO.

• Exposure to pre-IPO preparation, IPO-related documentation, or post-IPO compliance is strongly preferred.

• Good knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, MCA/ROC filings, SEBI regulations, and corporate governance practices.

• Strong drafting, documentation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.