Company Secretary

K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd. · India

Job Description – Company Secretary

Designation: Company Secretary

Department: Legal & Compliance

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 10 - 15 years

Qualification

Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI) – Mandatory

LLB will be an added advantage

About Us

K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd. is a leading education services organization headquartered in Bengaluru, providing technology-enabled academic and operational solutions to K-12 institutions across India. The organization supports a large network of schools through integrated services including academics, digital learning, infrastructure, operations, and school management.

The company is known for its digital-first approach to school management, curriculum development, infrastructure planning, and academic excellence, serving over 300,000 students nationwide.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Company Secretary & Compliance Officer to lead the organization’s corporate governance, secretarial compliance, fundraising compliance, ESOP management, and IPO/listing readiness initiatives.

The incumbent will play a critical role in supporting the organization’s strategic fundraising, governance framework, investor relations compliance, and transition towards a listed company structure. The role requires extensive interaction with the Board of Directors, investors, auditors, legal advisors, merchant bankers, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Governance

● Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, Secretarial Standards, and other applicable corporate laws and regulations.

● Manage all statutory filings, secretarial records, registers, resolutions, disclosures, and governance documentation for the organization and group entities.

● Organize and manage Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, AGM, and EGM.

● Draft agendas, notices, board resolutions, meeting minutes, and governance documentation.

● Advise the Board and senior leadership on corporate governance, compliance matters, and regulatory developments.

● Strengthen governance frameworks, internal controls, and compliance monitoring systems across the organization.

IPO & Listing Readiness

● Support end-to-end IPO preparedness and listing-related secretarial activities.

● Ensure compliance with SEBI regulations, listing obligations, and disclosure requirements.

● Coordinate with merchant bankers, legal counsels, auditors, registrars, consultants, and regulatory authorities during IPO and due diligence processes.

● Support drafting and review of offer documents, approvals, disclosures, and restructuring documentation.

● Assist in implementation of governance practices aligned with listed-company standards.

Fund Raising, Capital Transactions & ESOP Management

● Handle secretarial and regulatory compliances related to:

○ Private Placement

○ Rights Issue

○ Preferential Allotment

○ Fundraising Transactions

○ Capital Restructuring

○ Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs)

● Manage issuance and allotment of shares, PAS filings, shareholder approvals, and related statutory documentation.

● Oversee ESOP structuring, grant administration, vesting compliance, employee allotments, disclosures, and regulatory filings.

● Coordinate with investors, legal teams, financial advisors, consultants, merchant bankers, and valuation agencies for fundraising and equity-related transactions.

● Support cap table management, shareholder records, and investor compliance requirements.

● Ensure compliance with applicable provisions under Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA guidelines, and other regulatory frameworks relating to securities and employee stock options.

Regulatory & Legal Compliance

● Liaise with ROC, SEBI, RBI, Stock Exchanges, and other statutory authorities.

● Monitor amendments in corporate and securities laws and ensure timely implementation across the organization.

● Support compliance review of agreements, policies, and strategic business transactions.

● Ensure compliance across subsidiary and group entities.

Stakeholder Management

● Collaborate closely with leadership, finance, legal, audit, HR, and investor stakeholders.

● Support due diligence activities during fundraising, restructuring, and strategic transactions.

● Maintain high standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professional governance.

Desired Candidate Profile

● Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI) with 10–15 years of relevant experience.

● Prior experience in listed companies or organizations preparing for IPO preferred.

● Strong expertise in:

○ Companies Act, 2013

○ SEBI Regulations & Listing Compliance

○ Corporate Governance

○ Fund Raising Transactions

○ Private Placement & Rights Issue

○ FEMA & RBI Compliance

○ Secretarial Standards

○ IPO & Listing Compliance

○ ESOP Administration & Equity Structuring

● Experience working with investor-backed or high-growth organizations preferred.

● Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

● Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

Preferred Industry Background

● Education / EdTech

● Technology

● Listed Companies

● Large Corporate Groups

● Investor-backed Organizations

Why Join Us?

● Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing and transformational organization.

● Exposure to strategic fundraising and IPO initiatives.

● Leadership visibility and involvement in key corporate decisions.

● Dynamic and innovation-driven work environment.