Senior Executive- Corporate Secretarial

Godrej Industries Group; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Remote-friendly work options

Flexible work arrangements

Childcare/Family benefits

Job summary

Godrej Industries Group is seeking a qualified Company Secretary to independently manage corporate secretarial, governance and regulatory compliance for the listed entity and group companies. You will lead board processes, ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2013, SEBI regulations, and related laws, while maintaining high governance standards and stakeholder relationships.

Ideal candidate has 4–5 years post-qualification experience in secretarial functions of a listed company, with strong

Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI Associate Member) is required.
• Post-qualification experience of 4–5 years in secretarial roles.
• Experience in the secretarial function of a listed company is mandatory.
• Strong academic record; exposure to debt-listed entities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage end-to-end Board, Committee and Shareholder Meeting processes.
• Prepare Notices, Agendas, Minutes, Circular Resolutions and action trackers.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations and applicable laws.
• Drive governance best practices and maintain statutory registers and records.
• Coordinate annual report preparation and interface with regulators and registrars.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update governance policies and charters.
• Secretarial operations for listed entities, subsidiaries and LLPs.
• Support debt issuances, fund-raising and other corporate actions as applicable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Companies Act knowledge

SEBI Regulations

Corporate governance

Drafting skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Education

Company Secretary qualification

LLB (advantage)

Job description

Job Description:

Job Requirements

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries www.godrejindustries.com/

Role Summary

The candidate will independently manage and drive a broad spectrum of corporate secretarial, governance and regulatory compliance matters for the listed entity and its group companies. The role requires a strong understanding of the Companies Act, 2013, the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, other applicable SEBI Regulations and corporate laws, coupled with the ability to independently own assignments, exercise sound judgement, build strong stakeholder relationships and collaborate effectively while upholding the highest standards of corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Board & Corporate Governance:
• Independently manage end-to-end Board, Committee and Shareholder Meeting processes, including Annual General Meetings, Extraordinary General Meetings and Postal Ballots.
• Prepare and finalise Board and Shareholder Notices, Agendas, Presentations, Minutes, Circular Resolutions and Action Trackers.
• Drive compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Listing Regulations and other applicable corporate laws.
• Drive the implementation of corporate governance initiatives and adoption of governance best practices.
• Maintain statutory registers, secretarial records and corporate documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure timely statutory filings and disclosures with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Registrar of Companies (ROC), Stock Exchanges, SEBI and other regulatory authorities, including XBRL filings.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable SEBI Regulations, including: o SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations; o SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations; o SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations; and o Other applicable SEBI Regulations.
• Track regulatory developments, analyse their business impact and drive implementation of necessary compliance measures, including updates to corporate governance policies, Board Committee Charters and Terms of Reference.
• Secretarial Operations
• Independently manage secretarial compliances for the listed entity, subsidiaries and other group entities and LLPs.
• Manage corporate actions including dividend, Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) matters, Postal Ballots and other shareholder-related compliances.
• Coordinate and drive the preparation of the Annual Report from a secretarial and governance perspective.
• Liaise with Registrars & Transfer Agents, Stock Exchanges, Depositories, legal advisors and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor investor grievances, including matters relating to the SCORES platform, and ensure timely resolution.
• Manage compliances relating to Commercial Papers, Non-Convertible Debentures and other listed debt securities.
• Manage compliances relating to ESOP Scheme and other corporate actions, as applicable.
• Oversee annual filings, maintenance of statutory registers, secretarial records and other corporate records for companies and LLPs.
• Strategic & Transaction Support
• Independently manage debt issuances, fund-raising transactions and related regulatory compliances.
• Support incorporation, restructuring and other corporate actions, as applicable.
• Participate in and manage secretarial due diligence exercises, Secretarial Audits, Statutory Audits and governance reviews.
• Analyse changes in applicable laws, prepare internal regulatory updates and recommend implementation measures for the Secretarial function. Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities.
• Partner with cross functional teams to ensure seamless execution of governance and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure timely delivery of assignments while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality and governance.

Who are we looking for?

Qualification Education & Experience

• Qualified Company Secretary (Associate Member of ICSI is a must).
• 4–5 years of post-qualification experience (excluding articleship/training period).
• Mandatory experience in the secretarial function of a listed company.
• Strong academic record.
• LLB and exposure to debt-listed entities, fund raising would be an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of the Companies Act, SEBI Listing Regulations, SEBI PIT Regulations, SEBI SAST and corporate governance framework.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and interpretation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with agility in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities while consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Confidence to interact with senior management / HOD and cross-functional stakeholders with professionalism and maturity.
• Good judgement, discretion and a collaborative approach while handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• High level of ownership, accountability and attention to detail, with the ability to independently lead assignments and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with secretarial and compliance platforms.

Work Experience

4-6 years

Benefits

Benefits

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And it has been over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

We look forward to meeting you.