Who we are:
NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) is a leading developer of cyber-physical and robotics systems for the aerospace and defence industry. Founded in 2017, NRT today operates across 12 facilities with an employee base of over 500 people. An engineering powerhouse with 70% of its workforce dedicated to R&D in state-of-the-art facilities, NRT is building cutting-edge technologies for persistent UAVs, swarm robotics and AI packages.
NRT is ISO 9001, AS9100D and Great Place to Work certified, authorized for defence manufacturing by DPIIT, and holds 2 patents along with over 10 proprietary technology stacks. Additionally, NRT’s products hold several records, including the first operational swarm acquired by any national defence force, highest multirotor altitude at 7000m, highest payload of 25 kgs carried at 6 km AMSL, and the Asian record for the longest solar-powered flight at 27 hours. NRT is also the first Indian company to work under a CRADA with USAFRL since August 2019 and the first to demonstrate swarm flights in Japan.
We are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented Company Secretary to strengthen our governance, compliance, and investor relations functions.
Key Responsibilities
Governance & Compliance
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Liaise with external regulators and advisors, including lawyers and auditors.
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Ensure adherence to governing documents, statutory frameworks, and legal requirements.
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Execute and oversee statutory obligations including annual filings, shareholder meetings, board meetings, and minute-keeping.
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Maintain statutory registers: members, directors, secretaries, etc.
Corporate Governance
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Develop and maintain processes that ensure compliance with all internal codes, legal mandates, and statutory regulations.
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Strengthen and uphold the corporate governance framework across the organization.
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Perform the role of Chief Compliance Officer, ensuring full statutory compliance.
Records & Documentation
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Maintain accurate and secure records of company statutory and business affairs.
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Ensure safe custody of legal documents and compliance-related papers.
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Oversee and protect company intellectual property rights (trademarks, copyrights, etc.).
Risk Management
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Support the development and implementation of organizational risk management policies.
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Monitor risk compliance and present reports to leadership.
Investor Relations
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Build and manage strong relationships with investors and analysts.
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Communicate company performance, growth strategy, and milestones to shareholders.
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Prepare and publish financial reports, investor decks, and presentations.
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Track market developments and investor sentiment to support strategic decision-making.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
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Serve as the primary point of contact for shareholder communication.
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Coordinate effectively with external bodies including regulators, auditors, and public institutions.
Legal & Commercial
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Review legal documents and ensure alignment with organizational goals and commercial interests.
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Familiarity with negotiation and execution of contracts with external counterparties is an advantage.
Qualifications
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Professional qualification as a Company Secretary (ICSA or equivalent).
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In-depth understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and corporate law.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficiency in MS Office and relevant digital tools.
Experience
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8–12 years of experience as a Company Secretary in a mid-size or large organization (experience in technology or regulated sectors is preferred).
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Demonstrated expertise in corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance.
