Corporate Governance: Ensure the company complies with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
Filing and Documentation: File necessary documents, returns, and forms with regulatory authorities such as the Registrar of Companies (ROC) in a timely manner.
Regulatory Liaison: Act as a liaison between the company and regulatory bodies (e.g., SEBI, Stock Exchanges, and MCA).
2. Board Meetings and Management
Organizing Meetings: Schedule, prepare agendas, and circulate notices for Board meetings, Annual General Meetings (AGMs), and other committee meetings.
Recording Minutes: Prepare and maintain minutes of meetings.
Board Advice: Advise the Board of Directors on statutory and legal obligations.
3. Company Records and Registers
Statutory Registers: Maintain statutory books like the Register of Members, Directors, Charges, and Shareholders.
Corporate Records: Safeguard important company documents, including the Memorandum and Articles of Association (MoA/AoA).
4. Shareholder and Stakeholder Management
Communication: Manage communication between the company and its shareholders.
Dividend Distribution: Oversee the timely payment of dividends and maintenance of records.
Grievance Handling: Address shareholder grievances and queries.
5. Corporate Planning and Strategy
Strategic Advice: Assist in strategic decision-making by providing legal and governance advice to the Board.
Policy Development: Develop and implement corporate policies to align with legal and ethical standards.
6. Legal and Financial Advice
Legal Counsel: Ensure compliance with corporate laws such as the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, etc.
Risk Management: Identify risks related to legal and corporate governance and propose mitigation strategies.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Handle due diligence and legal formalities during M&A activities.
7. Ethics and Confidentiality
Code of Conduct: Promote ethical behavior and adherence to the company’s code of conduct.