Compliance & Legal Manager

Naukri E-hire; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Naukri E-hire is seeking a qualified Company Secretary to lead SEBI intermediary compliance, secretarial functions, and legal support for regulatory matters. The role requires 4–6 years of SEBI exposure, strong drafting skills, and ability to liaise with regulators.

The position involves drafting notices, minutes, and governance documents, coordinating with ROC/MCA/RBI, and ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards. A CS from ICSI is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (ACS/FCS) from ICSI mandatory.
• 4-6 years of experience with SEBI or regulatory compliance.
• Strong drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage regulatory timelines and liaise with regulators.
• High attention to detail and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end regulatory compliance for SEBI-registered intermediaries (PMS, AIF, stock broking, DP).
• Handle periodic filings, reporting, and disclosures under SEBI regulations.
• Liaise with SEBI, exchanges, depositories and other bodies on compliance matters.
• Monitor SEBI circulars and implement changes across business lines.
• Draft, review, and update internal compliance manuals and SOPs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Drafting & documentation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

CS (ACS/FCS) from ICSI

Tools

Regulatory portals

Compliance management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

SEBI Intermediary Compliance

• Ensure end-to-end regulatory compliance as applicable to SEBI-registered intermediaries, such as PMS, AIF, Stock Broking, and Depository Participant (DP) operations.
• Handle periodic filings, reporting, and disclosures required under respective SEBI regulations
• Liaise with SEBI, Stock Exchanges, Depositories, and other regulatory/self-regulatory bodies on compliance matters, inspections, and inquiries.
• Monitor and implement changes arising from SEBI circulars, notifications, and amendments across applicable business lines.
• Draft, review, and update internal compliance manuals, SOPs, and policies in line with SEBI requirements.
• Coordinate compliance audits, inspections, and internal reviews specific to intermediary operations.
• Handle investor grievance redressal and SCORES-related compliance, where applicable.
• Work closely with business, risk, and operations teams to embed compliance requirements into day-to-day functioning of PMS/AIF/broking/depository/ RA operations.
• Prepare and present compliance reports/dashboards to senior management and the Board.

Secretarial Functions

• Handle Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Meetings, including drafting notices, agendas, resolutions, and minutes at Group level.
• Manage statutory filings, registers, and records under the Companies Act.
• Coordinate with ROC/MCA/RBI on secretarial matters and ensure compliance with corporate governance and corporate restructuring requirements.

Legal Support

• Draft, vet, and review contracts, agreements, and other legal/regulatory documents.
• Provide legal risk inputs relevant to intermediary operations and business activities.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (ACS/FCS) from ICSI mandatory.
• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience, with substantial exposure to SEBI or any Regulatory compliance.
• Strong drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage regulatory timelines and liaise with regulators.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical ability.

Preferred / Added Advantage

• A degree in Law (LLB) or relevant legal experience will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with SEBI/ Stock exchange/ Depository functions, regulatory reporting portals, and compliance management systems.
• Sound working knowledge of SEBI regulations applicable to intermediaries, and related circulars/guidelines will be advantageous.

Compensation

Best in the industry, commensurate with the candidate's experience and expertise