Deputy Manager – Company Secretary

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 125,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

JOB PURPOSE:

This role supports the development and execution of corporate governance initiatives within Shipping Solutions AMEA. Also ensures regulatory compliance, ethical operations across maritime operations, ports, logistics partners, and corporate offices, while strengthening the company’s governance performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

CS & Governance

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of Companies Act, and various other applicable corporate legislations, rules, regulations etc. on a regular and continuous basis.
• Reporting MIS of the legal and secretarial compliances in various areas for all group companies.
• Thorough knowledge of winding up of companies and dissolution of Firms / LLP, conversion of partnership firms into LLP or Pvt Ltd. Co etc.
• Manage routine and day to day activities pertaining to ROC and independently filing various forms with ROC for Company.
• Capable of conducting Due Diligence Audit and Secretarial Audit compliances wherever required.
• Drafting/Vetting/preparation, drafting, negotiating, approving, and monitoring of various agreements, Power of Attorneys etc. in relation to all group companies in coordination with legal department.
• Proper maintenance of Secretarial records, Statutory books, Statutory registers, Minutes books, Forms, Declarations, Returns and other secretarial records of the company as required under the provisions of the Companies Law for all the group.
• Contributing to meeting discussions as and when required, and advising members of the legal, governance, accounting and related party implications of proposed policies.
• Protection of the Intellectual Property and advising the Company on issues relating to Copyright and responsible to ensure registration and filing of the trademarks, patents, copy rights etc. are done in stipulated time for the existing companies and proposed companies.
• Dealing with external consultants / auditors as required.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Operations, Fleet Management, HSSE, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and HR teams.
• Support employee engagement, volunteering, and awareness programs across locations.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Support identification of ESG and governance risks specific to shipping operations.
• Track corrective and preventive actions arising from audits and assessments

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified Company Secretary.
• 6-8 years of experience in Compliance/Governance roles.
• Exposure to shipping, logistics, ports, energy, or heavy-asset industries is an advantage.
• Experience working in multinational or regulated environments is an advantage.

EEO statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief. By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.