Role Summary
The Company Secretary (CS) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the company’s compliance with corporate laws and regulations, maintaining statutory and secretarial records, and supporting board governance. In a cable manufacturing setup, the CS is also responsible for ensuring compliance with industry-specific laws related to electrical equipment, BIS standards, manufacturing licenses, and ESG reporting.
Key Responsibility Areas :
- Board & Committee Governance : Manage board, audit, and committee meetings; prepare notices, agendas, and minutes
- Statutory & Industry Compliance : Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI (if listed), Factories Act, BIS, labor and manufacturing laws
- MCA / ROC Filings & Reporting : Timely filing of MGT-7, AOC-4, PAS-6, DIR KYC, and related company returns
- Regulatory & Licensing Liaison : Coordinate with MCA, ROC, BIS, Pollution Board, Factory Inspector, and other cable-industry regulators
- Secretarial Record Management : Maintain statutory registers, shareholding records, resolutions, and licenses
- Legal & Contractual Review : Vet contracts (e.g., vendor, PPA, EPC, franchise, export / import agreements) for commercial / legal risk
- AGM / EGM & Shareholder Relations : Conduct AGMs, coordinate with shareholders, ensure timely disclosures
- Risk Advisory & Legal Opinion : Provide proactive legal guidance on EPC contracts, licensing risks, environmental laws
- IPO Issuance : Manage IPO documentation and ensure compliance with SEBI / stock exchange listing and disclosure requirements
- Communication with External Stakeholders : Liaise with banks, auditors, investors, and government bodies
Behavioral Competencies
Integrity & Ethics Maintains absolute confidentiality and legal ethicsIndustry Awareness Understands cable industry laws, BIS compliance, labor codesAnalytical Thinking Evaluates legal and regulatory risks in contracts and filingsCommunication Communicates clearly with board members, legal consultants, and regulatorsCrisis Management Handles regulatory escalations, inspections, or legal challenges effectivelyGovernance Insight Promotes and implements strong governance frameworks in manufacturing contextTools & Plaform Exposure
MCA21, RBI FIRMS Portal, SEBI PortalBLISS, T-Lex, LexComply, Lawrbit for complianceProficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, DMS, and ERP systems