Details of the Organization

Orient is a leading system integrator and premier IT solution provider based in India. The company delivers a wide range of technology solutions and services to clients across industries. It focuses on executing diverse projects and providing end-to-end IT solutions. Orient aims to be a reliable technology partner for organizations through innovation and operational excellence.

Details of the Job/Internship

Orient is hiring a Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Secretarial & Legal) with 8–12 years of experience to join their office in Mumbai.

Role and Responsibilities

• Secretarial Functions
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, SEBI (PIT) Regulations, and other applicable corporate laws.
• Organize and conduct Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and Annual General Meetings (AGM), including preparation of notices, agendas, minutes, and related documentation.
• Draft and vet Board reports, Directors’ reports, corporate governance reports, and statutory disclosures for the Annual Report.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and filings with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), and Stock Exchanges.
• Coordinate with auditors, regulators, depositories, stock exchanges, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely disclosures under SEBI regulations, including shareholding patterns, quarterly results, trading window closures, and insider trading compliances.
• Liaise with regulators such as SEBI, ROC, RBI, and stock exchanges for approvals and representations.
• Support secretarial audit, internal audit, and compliance reviews.
• Legal Functions
• Draft, review, and vet contracts and agreements, including vendor agreements, service contracts, NDAs, MSAs, and lease agreements.
• Provide legal opinions and advice on matters affecting the company’s operations.
• Manage and monitor litigations, arbitrations, and disputes in coordination with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, IT laws, intellectual property laws, data privacy regulations, and other applicable legislation.
• Advise management on legal risks and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain a repository of legal documents, contracts, and case records.
• Governance & Advisory
• Act as a key advisor to the Board on corporate governance practices and statutory obligations.
• Implement best practices in compliance, ethics, and business conduct.
• Monitor and strengthen internal compliance systems and processes.
• Support management in investor relations, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring activities.
• Compliance Officer Functions
• Act as the Compliance Officer under SEBI (LODR) Regulations and SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations.
• Ensure timely submission of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual compliances with Stock Exchanges and SEBI.
• Monitor trading window closure, insider trading compliances, and maintain structured digital databases as per SEBI PIT Regulations.
• Oversee investor grievance redressal and act as the nodal officer for SEBI SCORES, RTA, and stock exchange queries.
• Monitor changes in securities laws and advise management accordingly.
• Prepare and submit corporate governance reports, shareholding patterns, investor complaint statements, and related filings.
• Facilitate communication between the company, investors, stock exchanges, and regulators.
• Support due diligence, fund raising, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate actions from a compliance perspective.

Eligibility

• Qualified Company Secretary and Member of ICSI.
• LL.B. degree.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in secretarial and legal functions.
• Experience in a listed entity is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Expertise in legal drafting, contract management, and litigation management.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict timelines.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Application and Registration Details

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