Meril Life Sciences - Head - Company Secretary

Role: Head Company Secretary

Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Governance: Develop, implement, and maintain corporate governance policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with applicable laws and regulations.

2. Board of Directors Support: Provide support to the Board of Directors, including arranging meetings, preparing agendas, drafting resolutions, and taking accurate minutes.

3. Compliance Management: Monitor changes in relevant legislation, regulations, and corporate governance codes, and ensure the company's compliance with them. Advise management and the board on legal and regulatory matters affecting the company.

4. Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all statutory filing requirements, such as annual returns, financial statements, and other legal documents.

5. Company Secretarial Functions: Oversee the company secretarial function, including managing corporate records, maintaining registers of members, directors, and other stakeholders, and ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping.

6. Regulatory Filings: Prepare and submit required filings to regulatory authorities, such as disclosure statements, annual reports, and other necessary documentation.

7. Contracts and Agreements: Review and draft contracts, agreements, and legal documents to protect the company's interests and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

8. Ethics and Compliance: Promote ethical behavior and compliance throughout the organization by developing and implementing policies, procedures, and training programs.

9. Risk Management: Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and collaborate with other departments to ensure effective risk management.

10. Liaison and Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between the company, its shareholders, regulatory authorities, and other external stakeholders. Collaborate with internal departments, such as legal, finance, and HR, to ensure proper coordination and adherence to legal requirements.

11. Team Management: Lead and manage the company secretarial team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills:

- A professional qualification in Company Secretarial practice is highly desirable. Bachelor's degree in law, business administration, or a related field

- Extensive experience in a company secretarial role, with a proven track record of managing corporate governance and compliance matters.

- In-depth knowledge of corporate laws, regulations, and governance frameworks relevant to the industry.

- Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements for public companies, including stock exchange listing rules.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

- High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity.