Legal and Secretarial

Yokogawa; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Bengaluru seeks an experienced Company Secretary to lead governance, compliance and regulatory activities. You will organize Board/Committee meetings, draft key governance documents, and coordinate with legal partners to ensure statutory compliance and corporate transparency.

The role requires clear understanding of the Companies Act 2013, SEBI regulations and ROC filings, with experience in listed or large multinational contexts preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act 2013 and allied regulations.
• Knowledge of SEBI Regulations, FEMA, Secretarial Standards and corporate governance practices.
• Expertise in ROC filings and corporate compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, AGMs and EGMs.
• Draft and maintain agendas, notices, minutes, resolutions and other Board documents.
• Advise the Board on corporate governance and statutory requirements.
• Maintain statutory registers, records and filings as prescribed by law.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, regulatory matters, and legal opinions.
• Assist in legal due diligence, mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring projects.

Skills

Governance knowledge

SEBI regulations

ROC filings

Legal contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or commerce

Business Administration or Finance degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Secretarial & Corporate Governance
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, applicable rules, and other corporate laws.
• Organize and manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs).
• Draft and maintain agendas, notices, minutes, resolutions, and other Board-related documents.
• Advise the Board and management on corporate governance matters and statutory requirements.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and filings as prescribed by law.
• Manage incorporation, alteration, restructuring, merger, and closure-related corporate actions.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns, forms, disclosures, and reports with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and other regulatory authorities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise management regarding compliance implications.
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate compliance audits and regulatory inspections.
• Board & Stakeholder Management
• Serve as a key liaison between the Board, management, regulators, shareholders, and external stakeholders and Headquarters of the Company.
• Facilitate information flow to Directors for effective decision-making.
• Manage shareholder communications and investor-related secretarial matters.
• Support Board evaluation and governance initiatives.
• Legal & Contract Support
• Review and support execution of commercial agreements and corporate contracts.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, regulatory matters, and legal opinions.
• Assist in legal due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring projects.
• Risk Management & Internal Controls
• Support enterprise compliance and governance risk assessments.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, delegations of authority, and governance frameworks.
• ESG and Corporate Policies (Preferred)
• Support implementation of ESG, sustainability, and ethical governance initiatives.
• Review and update company policies to align with legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualification & Experience

• Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) or has cleared 2 out of 4 modules in the Professional Programme.
• Bachelor’s degree in law or commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate secretarial, legal, governance, or compliance functions.
• Experience in listed companies, multinational corporations, or large manufacturing/service organizations preferred.
• Exposure to SEBI regulations, corporate restructuring, and governance compliance will be an advantage.
• Required Skills & Competencies
• Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of Companies Act, 2013 and allied regulations.
• Knowledge of SEBI Regulations, FEMA, Secretarial Standards, and corporate governance practices.
• Expertise in ROC filings and corporate compliance management.
• Understanding of legal contracts and regulatory frameworks.