Company Secretary

About the Role:

We are looking for a qualified and proactive Company Secretary to join us as our first hire in this function. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining our companys compliance, governance, and statutory requirements from the ground up. This is a key role, requiring strong knowledge of corporate laws, regulatory filings, board procedures, and best practices in corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Management:

Ensure full compliance with Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable laws.

Maintain statutory registers and records as per legal requirements.

Handle all MCA/ROC filings (e.g., annual returns, event-based filings, etc.).

Monitor regulatory updates and ensure timely implementation.

Governance & Board Support:

Organize and manage Board Meetings, General Meetings, Committee Meetings.

Draft agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions.

Advise the Board on corporate governance best practices.

Policy & Process Development:

Develop internal compliance systems and standard operating procedures.

Draft, implement, and monitor company policies (e.g., Code of Conduct, Insider Trading, etc.).

Liaison & Documentation:

Act as a liaison between the company and government authorities (ROC, SEBI, RBI, etc.).

Maintain and manage corporate documentation, agreements, and legal records.

Startup & Business Support (if applicable):

Assist in fundraising and investor due diligence by providing compliance documents.

Support in matters like ESOP structuring, share transfers, cap table management.

Qualifications & Skills:

Qualified Company Secretary (Member of ICSI).

3+ years of post-qualification experience (startup or SME experience is a plus).

Strong understanding of company law, secretarial standards, and corporate governance.

Experience handling end-to-end compliance independently.

Excellent communication and drafting skills.

Proficient in using MCA portal and other relevant compliance tools.

Employement Category:

Employement Type: Full time

Industry: IT Services & Consulting

Role Category: Company Secretary

Functional Area: Not Specified

Role/Responsibilies: Company Secretary

Contact Details:

Company: Sara Infotech

Location(s): Coimbatore