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Job Title: Manager – Company Secretary | India

Date: January 24, 2025 Location: Bangalore, India

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest, and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers loveas well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences, and leading e-commerce platforms. Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

We’re looking for pioneers eager to explore new horizons and leave a lasting impact. We offer a world of opportunities for those ready to embrace challenges and make a real difference in people’s lives

through their work. We nurture talent and creativity, empowering you to reach new heights in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

• We are looking for experienced Company Secretary who has expertise in handling secretarial and compliance for multiple companies within the group, expertise in regulatory & statutory compliances, legal operations, drafting & vetting and liaison & coordination across Group Companies in India & abroad. (Mandatory). Capacity to handle complexity and manage priorities within agreed timelines; strong professional ethics, energetic and dynamic personality with willingness to take on challenges and find solutions, team player, ability to manage a team (even though no team management planned yet) across India.

Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Your Role

Reporting to the Head of Legal, EssilorLuxottica India; you will collaborate closely with internal teams, external stakeholders and be part of global initiatives if needed.

Main responsibilities:

• Providing insight, analysis and recommendation to the CEO, CFO, COO, Group Head Legal & the management team related to all secretarial and compliance developments.

• Convene, prepare agenda, board meeting material and conduct the meetings of the Board of Directors and Shareholders. Co-ordination with group companies for Corporate Governance requirements.
• Obtain necessary statutory licenses and maintain Statutory Registers as required under Companies Act, 2013.
• Filing of various forms / documents/returns as required under the provisions of the Company Law with Ministry of Corporate Affairs / other statutory bodies
•  Coordination with cross functional teams (within and outside the India) to provide corporate documents, authorities and other necessary reports as may be required by various regulatory applications.
• Handle secretarial responsibilities for all mergers, amalgamations, acquisitions and setting up companies in India and abroad.
• Foreign Direct Investments, FEMA and RBI related compliances/norms for foreign equity participation, debts and corporate guarantee, foreign investments and foreign subsidiaries etc.
• Responsible for Board Meetings & Committee Meetings (Audit Committee, AGM, EGM, Committee of Directors, etc.) across entities.
• Ensure the right set of information is available to the board of directors to enable decision making
• Preparation of Quarterly / Periodic Board Decks / presentation material including Financial Analytics and key parameters for discussion at the Company’s Board Meetings.
•  Preparation of Annual Report including Director’s Report and Corporate Governance Report of the Company.
• Educate core committee members regarding compliances on various statutory, legal and contractual obligations of the company.
• Advising Companies on compliance and procedural aspect of:

• SEBI Act, SCRA and rules and regulations made there under.
• Foreign Exchange Management Act.
• Mergers and Amalgamations and Strategic Alliances.
• Foreign Collaborations and Joint Ventures.
• Setting up subsidiaries abroad.
  • Ensure Implementation of global procedures and policies of Essilor in Essilor India Private Limited and group companies
  • Regularly update internal global corporate database to highlight any change in corporate structure of companies in India.

1. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES:

        (Order the responsibilities by importance, specifying a title for each one)

• 12 years of work experience of which 7-9 years of relevant experience in leading & managing the Company Secretary function

• Good drafting skills
• Exposure in incorporation of domestic & foreign companies, closure of subsidiary company, Mergers & Acquisitions, etc. from compliance standpoint. (Maintenance & regular compliance requirements across group companies & jurisdictions.)
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience in FDI
• Deep understanding and experience in various kinds of filings - RBI Filing, MCA & E Filings, Annual Filings, Statutory registrations, FEMA etc.
• Hands on experience on M&A, FEMA related topics and associated documentation.

2. NETWORK OF INTERACTION:

INTERNAL: This role will be working closely with colleagues across departments and entities of EssilorLuxottica India

EXTERNAL: This role will interact with multiple external stakeholders

3. TECHNICAL SKILLS - PORTRAIT OF A PERFECT CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University
• Qualified Company Secretary: additional qualification of LLB would be an added advantage.

4. CANDIDATE PROFILE:

        Educational Background: Qualified Company Secretary

5. LANGUAGES:

• Proficient in English and multilingual is preferred.

What’s in it for you?

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique; have a glimpse of some of the benefits you will enjoy as a successful candidate:

• • Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
  • Join the Corporate Shareholding Program “BOOST” an opportunity to share in the company’s success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica’s growth.
  • Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Apply now and help us shape the future of vision.

Recruiting process

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We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.