Sr. Counsel – Special Law

Sr. Counsel – Special Law (Corporate Secretariat)

Qualification: Company Secretary (Member of ICSI) and Law graduate (preferred)

Experience: 10 to 15 years (post membership qualification). Preferably in large equity listed company having set of group companies

Job Profile:

Compliances under Corporate Laws eg. Companies Act, various SEBI Regulations – eg, Listing Obligations and Disclosure requirements, Insider Trading, Takeover code etc., FEMA etc.

Sound knowledge of Directors, Committees & Shareholders Meetings – including drafting of notices, agenda and minutes

M&A matters, Special Projects, Carveouts/acquisitions, other Corporate Topics etc. – including Drafting of application, petition for M & A transactions and co-ordinating with intermediaries, regulatory authorities etc. in that connection

Annual Report – drafting of relevant modules and regulatory assessment regarding its accuracy and completeness

Formulation of policies & codes;

disclosure obligations; awareness; SOPs, assessment, disclosures etc.

Reviewing and ensuing Secretarial Compliances, formulation of checklists, standard operating procedures for various activities and ensure adherence thereto

Experience in handling tools / automation in the secretarial arena – eg. board portal, legal compliances, secretarial matters, insider trading etc.

Research oriented

Cross border compliances for permanent establishments

Disclosures from Directors

Maintenance of statutory registers

Dealing with Directors, Auditors, Internal stakeholders, intermediaries / agencies

Internet / Intranet Management

Secretarial matters emanating from Company’s investment in subsidiary / associates

Knowledge and practical experience in handling various shareholders matter eg. duplicate shares, transmission, iepf etc.

Knowledge related to dealings with SEBI, Stock Exchange, etc.,

Co-ordinate with Registrar & Share Transfer Agent

Other Skills:

Sound knowledge of Companies Act, Securities Laws, Listing Regulations, Foreign Exchange Laws, Stamp Law

Experience of working with cross-functional and cross-business teams

Team Player

Result oriented

Problem solving and critical thinking

Good communication, drafting and presentation skills

Ability to deliver / handle topics in strict time frame

Aptitude for knowledge sharing and training the colleagues in the organization

Ability to use and deploy AI aid to department’s task