Company Secretary- job post

LeDroit India; Vadodara; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Job summary

LeDroit India, a listed financial services company, seeks a highly skilled Company Secretary to oversee governance, compliance, and regulatory affairs. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to SEBI, RBI, and Companies Act regulations, handle stock exchange compliance, and manage Board & shareholder matters while supporting strategic corporate initiatives.

Key responsibilities include governance and regulatory compliance, board and AGM management, SEBI/RBI/stock exchange filings, and drafting

Qualifications

• CS with ICSI Membership mandatory.
• LLB or legal qualification preferred.
• 7–12 years in listed financial services/NBFC/banking.
• Strong SEBI, RBI, FEMA, Companies Act knowledge.
• Proficient in MCA21, XBRL, NSDL/CDSL and exchange reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate governance, regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate board, committee meetings and AGM/EGMs.
• Ensure timely SEBI, RBI NBFC filings and disclosures.
• Manage shareholder relations and investor communications.
• Lead corporate actions like IPOs, mergers, and restructurings.
• Draft contracts, shareholder agreements and policies.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on transactions and due diligence.
• Maintain statutory records, registers and digital filings.

Skills

Corporate governance

Drafting skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Filing portals knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Education

ICSI Membership

LLB

Tools

MCA21

XBRL

NSDL/CDSL

SEBI filing portals

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Company Secretary (CS) to oversee corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory affairs for our listed financial services company. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to SEBI, RBI, and Companies Act regulations, handle stock exchange compliance, and manage Board & shareholder matters while supporting strategic corporate initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure strict compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, RBI Guidelines, FEMA, and other financial regulations.

Handle periodic filings with SEBI, RBI, MCA, and stock exchanges (BSE/NSE).

Ensure compliance with SEBI (PIT) Regulations for insider trading and maintain trading policies.

Keep track of regulatory updates and advise the Board on necessary actions.

Liaise with RBI, SEBI, Stock Exchanges, and other regulatory authorities.

2. Board & Shareholder Management:

Organize and manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings (Audit, Risk, Nomination & Remuneration, etc.), and AGMs/EGMs.

Draft agendas, board resolutions, meeting minutes, and reports.

Ensure proper corporate disclosures, investor communication, and regulatory reporting.

Manage shareholder relations, address investor grievances, and oversee dividend distribution.

3. SEBI, RBI, and Stock Exchange Compliance:

Ensure timely filing of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual reports in line with SEBI (LODR) and RBI NBFC regulations.

Handle SAST (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) and Insider Trading Compliance.

Oversee corporate actions such as IPO filings, rights issues, mergers, demergers, buybacks, and ESOP compliance.

Coordinate with Merchant Bankers, Depositories (NSDL/CDSL), and Stock Exchanges (NSE/BSE).

4. Legal, Risk & Corporate Secretarial Functions:

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, shareholder agreements, and corporate policies.

Ensure compliance with risk management frameworks, corporate restructuring, and M&A activities.

Provide strategic legal guidance on financial transactions, fundraising, and due diligence.

Maintain statutory records, registers, and digital filings.

Qualifications & Skills:

Qualified Company Secretary (CS) with ICSI Membership (mandatory).

LLB or additional legal qualification (preferred).

7–12 years of experience in a listed financial service, NBFC, or banking company.

Strong understanding of SEBI, RBI, FEMA, Companies Act, and corporate governance.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency in MCA21, XBRL, SEBI & RBI filing portals, NSDL/CDSL, and stock exchange reporting.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience in NBFCs, Asset Management Companies (AMCs), Investment Banking, or Financial Services Firms.

Exposure to IPO, mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and compliance with RBI prudential norms.

[Competitive salary with performance incentives, ESOPs, and regulatory compliance bonuses]