Company Secretary - FMCG - LLB/LLM

Company Secretary- FMCG

Role :

- Advising on secretarial matters and assisting in drafting various matters for the organization.

- Covering the Companies Act and periodical compliance under the Companies Act and SEBI listing regulations and monitoring changes in statutes while ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities :

- Advising businesses and subsidiaries on secretarial matters viz. matters related to agenda, minutes, governance and compliance.

- Maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries.

- Preparation of agenda and minutes for management committee meetings including AGM.

- Ensuring compliance and advising on matters related to corporate governance liaison.

- Providing advice and counsel to respective functions on legal issues, including contract laws, employment / disciplinary matters, corporate investigations, trade regulations, product liability, privacy, etc.

- Understanding and monitoring the company's operations, identifying and interpreting applicable laws and effect statutory compliance.

- Advising on e-filing procedures and documents to be prepared for the purpose of filing relevant forms under various statutes.

- Supporting all aspects of the company`s intellectual property (copyrights and trademark)and also giving advice on legal & metrology matters.

- Coordinating with internal/external stakeholders.

Education Qualification required :

- C.S. and L.L.B/L.L.M. (Preferred)

Key Skills and Attitude Required :

- Should be a qualified Company Secretary with 8-12 years of experience in a publicly listed medium / large size corporate.

- Experience in manufacturing/FMCG sectors will be preferred.

- Should have knowledge of Companies Act, SEBI Regulations (especially Listing Regulations), Corporate Laws and Corporate Governance matters.

- Should have independently handled (for at least 3-5 years) listing compliances, Board & General Meetings, reporting to statutory & regulatory bodies and other matters relating to corporate law

- Should have great command over the English language and should have good drafting and communication skills.

Experience :

- 8 to 12 years of experience post qualification in FMCG / OTC (Preferably in Personal Care)

- Experience in communicating with senior-level personnel

- Demonstrated ability to implement process-driven solutions to Company Secretarial issues.

- Exposure to an in-house Company Secretarial department