Deputy Manager/Manager - Company Secretary

Candidate should be in or around Chennai.

Only candidate with CS or semi qualified CS can apply.

Role Purpose:

The Company Secretary will act as a custodian of corporate governance, statutory compliance, and board effectiveness, ensuring firm operates with integrity, transparency, and regulatory discipline while supporting leadership with sound governance advice. This role goes beyond filings it is about protecting the organization, enabling informed decisions, and strengthening stakeholder confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Governance & Management Support:

- Act as Secretary to the Board, Committees, and General Meetings.

- Prepare agendas, notes, resolutions, and minutes; ensure timely follow-ups on board decisions.

- Advise the Board and MD on governance best practices, Companies Act requirements and evolving regulatory expectations.

- Maintain statutory registers, records, and corporate documents.

2. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure full compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, MCA filings, ROC requirements, and other applicable corporate laws.

- Handle filings including annual returns, financial statements, resolutions, and event-based compliances.

- Liaise with regulators, auditors, consultants, and legal advisors as required.

- Track amendments in laws and proactively assess impact on the organization.

3. Corporate Secretarial & Legal Coordination:

- Support incorporation-related matters, capital structure changes, share transfers, and documentation.

- Coordinate with external legal counsel on contracts, agreements, and corporate matters.

- Support due diligence, audits, and inspections when required.

4. Risk, Ethics & Compliance Culture:

- Support development and monitoring of governance frameworks, policies, and codes (e.g., Code of Conduct, related party transactions).

- Flag compliance risks early and recommend corrective actions.

- Promote a culture of ethical conduct and statutory discipline across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI member)

- 1-3 years of relevant experience in corporate secretarial and compliance roles.

- Experience in infrastructure, real estate, construction, or promoter-led organizations preferred.

- Strong working knowledge of Companies Act, 2013 and MCA processes.