Corporate Governance Specialist

Why this role matters: A Corporate Governance Professional plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with corporate laws and regulations. The India Company Secretary will play a crucial role in advising the Boards of the India entity on their roles and responsibilities, ensuring compliance with company law requirements, and collaborating with legal advisors to protect the Board from liability. The Company Secretary will ensure that all reports and data filed with the board are thoroughly vetted and approved. This role involves company secretary function is fully supported under the India Companies Act. The professional will be responsible for managing legal entities and stakeholders, managing board and other meetings and maintaining corporate records, providing advisory and documentation support, and leading various corporate governance projects. The role involves ensuring that the company adheres to legal standards and in-house policies. The role will also lead on all corporate governance activities like running governance meetings that report into or inform the India Boards. The role will require the incumbent to work in close collaboration with legal and other LRACCS functions and particularly with the Cosec and Corporate Governance teams in the UK to make sure there is alignment and complete adherence with BT Group policies.

What you’ll do in the job

1. Supports governance leaders in carrying out the Group’s governance efforts in order to address emerging governance issues, setting strategy for the governance programme, and leading broader function initiatives.
2. Prepares materials for board and committee meetings, maintains corporate minutes and records, and supports counseling on executive compensation.
3. Collates information and data in order to prepare advice on public disclosure obligations through collaboration with investor relations / corporate communications and senior management on preparation and review of press releases, social media posts and other external communications.
4. Supports partnerships with the treasury team on corporate Finance and insurance matters, including Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance.
5. Supports in the communication and delivery of advice and provision of support for tax related matters, including international tax planning and management of global corporate entities.
6. Collates data and insights that enable governance leaders to keep the Group up to date on new laws, regulations and industry trends affecting the Group.

7. Advising the India Entity Boards:
1. Advise the boards on their roles and responsibilities, ensuring they are aware of their duties under company law and other relevant regulations.
2. Provide guidance on corporate governance best practices and ensure the boards are compliant with statutory requirements.
8. India Company Law Requirements:
1. Ensure the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Companies Act and other relevant legislation.
2. Keep the boards informed of any changes in company law and how they impact the organization.
9. Protecting the Board from Liability:
1. Implement proactive measures to protect the board from liability due to non-compliance.
2. Provide timely interventions and advice to prevent legal issues and ensure the board's decisions are legally sound.
10. Vetting and Approving Reports and Data:
1. Ensure that all reports and data filed with the board are thoroughly vetted and approved.
2. Maintain accurate records and documentation to support the board's decision-making process.

7. Supports in the implementation of ways to improve working processes within Corporate Governance.

Skills:

Must have

• Qualified Company Secretary in India certified by the ICAI
• 8+ years of post-qualification experience
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Deep understanding of Corporate Governance function.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data for decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work & collaborate with other team members

About us

BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled.  As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. 
 
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband.  Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. 
 
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come.  This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies.  
 
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented.  BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

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