Company Secretary
Essar Group
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Description
Key Responsibilities
A. Group Governance Framework
Establish and strengthen a Group-level corporate governance framework across all entities
Define and implement standard policies, charters, and compliance protocols
Ensure alignment with Companies Act, SEBI regulations, Secretarial Standards, and other applicable laws
Provide governance guidance to business entities and secretarial teams
Support Group leadership on governance, compliance, and regulatory matters
B. Standardisation of Secretarial Practices Across Group
Develop and implement uniform secretarial and governance processes across all group companies
Standardise board and committee processes, documentation formats, and compliance trackers
Define common templates for minutes, resolutions, statutory records, and policy documents
Standardise Delegation of Authority and governance documentation across entities
Ensure consistent adoption of defined practices across all portfolio companies
C. Enhancement & Audit of Secretarial Function Across Group
Review the effectiveness of the secretarial function across group companies
Conduct periodic secretarial / governance reviews and internal audits
Identify gaps in compliance, documentation, filings, and governance processes
Recommend and implement corrective and improvement measures
Define minimum governance and compliance standards for all entities
Build capability within secretarial teams across businesses
Establish group-level compliance monitoring mechanisms and dashboards
Track compliance status across companies and escalate risks to Group leadership
Act as custodian of governance quality and secretarial discipline across the Group
D. Digitalisation of Compliance & Governance Processes
Drive implementation of digital tools for compliance, governance, and secretarial management
Introduce systems for compliance tracking, board management, and document control
Strengthen automation of filings, approvals, and statutory records
Work with different teams to implement technology-enabled workflows
Support transition towards a system-driven, audit-ready governance environment
Qualification
Qualified Company Secretary with 12–18 years of relevant experience
Prior experience with listed companies / large corporate groups / consulting firms preferred
Strong exposure to Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and corporate governance requirements
Experience working in multi-entity / group structure will be an advantage
Degree in Law or familiarity with legal processes is desirable
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About Essar Group
Essar Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate with operations spanning energy, infrastructure, metals & mining, and technology sectors. Founded in 1969, the group manages a diversified portfolio including renewable energy, ports, steel, oil & gas, and emerging green technologies.