Serving as the primary point of contact for the Executive Board Members, Board of Directors, Shareholders and regulatory authorities on corporate governance matters.
Coordinating and facilitating board meetings, including preparing agendas, board meeting documents and minutes of meetings, etc.
Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including filing annual returns, disclosures and resolutions.
Drafting and filing statutory documents, such as annual returns, board resolutions and meeting minutes.
Maintaining corporate records, registers and statutory books as per the applicable laws and regulations.
Advising management and board members on corporate governance best practices, legal requirements and compliance issues.
Managing shareholder communications, including organizing annual general meetings and handling shareholder inquiries.
Guiding corporate governance best practices and implementing governance frameworks.
Managing Export and Import Control matters, conducting due diligence and other general compliance related matters.
Structuring and drafting of various general agreements, leave and license agreements, memorandum of understanding, power of attorneys, declarations, undertakings and the like.
Supporting Procurements with respect to general and special terms and conditions of purchase order, non-confidentiality agreements, etc.
Conducting training as needed to other employees of the Company on regulatory and legal requirements.
The tasks in addition to the above also includes:
Prepare and distribute notices, agendas and supporting materials for board and committee meetings.
Support board/general body meeting requirements, record minutes and maintain accurate records of board / general body proceedings.
Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents with regulatory authorities.
Monitor changes in company law and ensure compliance with corporate governance guidelines, listing rules and other regulatory requirements.
Provide guidance and support to directors and senior management on corporate governance matters.
Liaising with regulatory authorities, such as the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
Communicate with external advisors, legal counsel and auditors on corporate governance and compliance issues.
Conduct corporate governance reviews and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
Stay updated on changes to corporate law, regulations and governance practices.
Qualified Company Secretary (ACS) with a membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Bachelor’s degree in Law.
5+ years of experience as a company secretary or a similar role in corporate governance and compliance.
Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulations and governance principles and familiarity with corporate governance codes and guidelines, such as the Companies Act and SEBI regulations.
Strong legal acumen, analytical thinking, problem solving abilities and must have the killer instinct to ‘continuous learning’ and succeed.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives and board members.
Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
The position must uphold the highest standards of integrity and discretion given their access to sensitive information. They are crucial in maintaining confidentiality and handling confidential matters with utmost care.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.