Chemco - Company Secretary

Company Secretary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Company Secretary (CS) with a strong legal background to lead our secretarial and compliance functions. The ideal candidate must be well-versed in corporate laws, securities regulations, and overall compliance frameworks, with prior experience in IPO/FPO handling for listed companies. This role requires a blend of corporate law expertise, capital markets knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Secretarial

- Advise the board of directors and senior management on legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters

- Prepare and file necessary documents and disclosures for the IPO, including the prospectus, listing application, and other relevant forms

- Coordinate with investment banks, auditors, lawyers, and other external parties involved in the IPO

- Manage due diligence, valuation, pricing, and allocation of the IPO shares

- Preparation of Notices, Agenda & Minutes for Board and Shareholders Meetings

- Maintenance of statutory registers/records as required under the Companies Act

- Filings with ROC/RD/Other relevant authorities

- Ensuring RBI compliances and compliances related to FEMA / ODI

- Ensuring compliances under SEBI (LODR) Regulations

- Charge creation and filing of charges

- Other tasks/compliances under Companies Act and other applicable laws

Legal and Compliance

- Compliance with all the applicable laws like FEMA, etc., and keeping track of overall compliance status

- Drafting and Review of Agreements/Other Legal documents and Maintenance of signed agreements & keeping track of their validity

- Liaison with statutory authorities, external consultants, lawyers, etc.

- Handling of Litigations, if required

- Monthly report to management on status of compliances

- Monitoring notices received from statutory authorities and other parties and ensuring appropriate action

- Advising management and internal teams on applicable laws and amendments from time to time

Candidate Profile

- LLB and CS (preferably first attempt at all levels)

- 10 to 12 years of overall professional experience in company secretarial & legal functions, with 6 to 8 years in a listed entity.

- Hands-on experience in IPO/FPO, due diligence, and fundraising.

- Strong understanding of corporate law, finance, and capital markets with excellent drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- High level of integrity, ability to manage multiple stakeholders, and proactive compliance leadership.