Company Secretary - M1

LenDenClub; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

LenDenClub is seeking a proactive Company Secretary (Assistant Manager/Manager) to lead end-to-end secretarial compliance and governance across all group entities. The role involves managing Board/Committee meetings, statutory filings, and regulatory coordination with RBI and MCA.

The candidate should be a qualified CS with ICSI membership, possessing 4–7 years of relevant experience in secretarial & compliance roles, and familiarity with fintech or BFSI environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified CS with membership of ICSI.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in secretarial & compliance roles.
• Experience in Fintech, NBFC, BFSI, Listed Companies, or high-growth startups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end secretarial compliance for all group entities under Companies Act 2013 and related regulations.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate Board and General Meetings; prepare agendas and minutes.
• Liaise with MCA, RBI and other regulators; coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Secretarial governance

Board governance

Stakeholder management

Drafting & documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Company Secretary (CS) with ICSI membership

Tools

MCA portal

ROC filings

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized Company Secretary (Assistant Manager/Manager) to lead end-to-end secretarial compliance and corporate governance activities across all group entities. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in managing Board and Committee meetings, statutory compliances, regulatory filings, and corporate governance matters while ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

This role requires close collaboration with senior leadership, legal advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities to ensure seamless governance and compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Compliance

• Manage end-to-end secretarial compliance for all group entities, ensuring adherence to the Companies Act, 2013, Secretarial Standards, and other applicable regulations.
• Ensure timely statutory filings, annual compliances, and event‑based filings with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
• Maintain statutory registers, records, minutes, resolutions, and other secretarial documentation.

Board & Committee Governance

• Plan, organize, and coordinate Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Meetings.
• Prepare agendas, notices, presentations, board papers, and minutes.
• Track action items and ensure timely implementation of Board decisions.

Regulatory & Legal Coordination

• Liaise with regulatory authorities including MCA, RBI, and other government agencies.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels, consultants, auditors, and compliance partners on corporate governance matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on compliance requirements and their business impact.

Corporate Actions

• Manage incorporation and post‑incorporation compliances for new entities, subsidiaries, and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
• Support corporate restructuring, share allotments, rights issues, ESOP implementation, dematerialization of shares, and other corporate actions.
• Assist in drafting and execution of legal and governance documentation.

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain and update corporate governance policies and internal compliance frameworks.
• Support investor, shareholder, and Board communications whenever required.
• Provide secretarial support during audits, due diligence exercises, fundraising activities, and strategic corporate transactions.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) with membership of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

Experience

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in Secretarial & Compliance functions.
• Prior experience in Fintech, NBFC, BFSI, Listed Companies, or high‑growth startups will be preferred.
• Experience in managing multiple legal entities is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013, Secretarial Standards, and corporate governance practices.
• Good understanding of RBI regulations, SEBI regulations (where applicable), and statutory compliance requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with ROC filings, MCA portal, Board governance, and statutory documentation.
• Experience in ESOP administration, share allotments, corporate restructuring, and regulatory filings.
• Excellent drafting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and legal/compliance documentation tools.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and the Board.
• Exposure to complex corporate governance and compliance across multiple group entities.
• Dynamic, fast‑paced work environment with significant learning and career growth opportunities.
• Chance to contribute to strategic initiatives including fundraising, corporate restructuring, and governance transformation.