Company Secretary

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). Candidate with LLB will be preffered.

• 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in corporate secretarial roles.

• Freshers with practical training experience at well-regarded PCS firms are also encouraged to apply.

• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, SEBI guidelines, and other relevant regulations.

• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage deadlines.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Legal Team Support:

   • Lead, assist, and guide the legal team in handling due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), and other corporate transactions.

   • Collaborate closely with the legal team on drafting pleadings and handling corporate litigation matters.

2. Corporate Restructuring:

   • Devise and implement strategic schemes of corporate restructuring, including mergers, demergers, or reorganizations, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.

   • Assist in managing the corporate restructuring process to optimize business operations and enhance shareholder value.

3. Corporate Compliance Management:

   • Ensure timely and comprehensive compliance with applicable corporate laws and regulations for the company and its corporate clients.

   • Oversee statutory filings, regulatory reporting, and ensure adherence to the Companies Act, SEBI guidelines, and other related regulations.

4. Drafting High-Level Corporate Agreements:

   • Draft, review, and negotiate complex deal documents and high-level agreements, such as Shareholders’ Agreements, Joint Venture (JV) Agreements, and other key transactional documents.

   • Ensure the accuracy and legal soundness of corporate contracts, agreements, and memoranda.

5. Due Diligence and Deal Documentation:

   • Perform in-depth legal due diligence for corporate transactions such as takeovers, mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs.

   • Coordinate with external counsel and legal advisors to ensure all necessary legal documents and regulatory filings are properly handled.

6. Corporate Law Advisory:

   • Provide expert advice and impart knowledge on various corporate law regimes to internal teams and external stakeholders.

   • Keep the legal and management teams updated on changes in legislation and regulatory developments that may affect corporate compliance and business operations.

7. Taxation Advisory (Direct & Indirect):

   • Provide advisory on matters related to both direct and indirect taxation, including corporate tax planning, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and other applicable tax laws.

   • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and optimize tax strategies to align with corporate financial objectives.

8. Assistance in Drafting Appeals:

   • Assist in the preparation and drafting of appeals for tax-related disputes and other corporate matters.

   • Coordinate with legal and tax teams to represent the company in tax appeals, hearings, and litigation before various tax authorities.

9. Intellectual Property (IP) Protection:

   • Assist in the protection and management of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), ensuring that the company's trademarks, patents, and copyrights are properly registered, renewed, and enforced.

   • Guide corporate clients on IP protection strategies, including compliance with IP laws and securing proprietary business assets.