Company Secretary & Compliance Lead - LLB
Job Description
Job Title - Company Secretary and Compliance Lead
Experience - 6 -9 years
Location - Gurgaon
Must Have's :
- Companies Act Compliance
- FEMA Compliance
- Labour Law Compliance
- Statutory Compliance
- RBI Compliance
- Compliance Audits
- Corporate Restructuring / M&A
- Corporate Law
Role Overview:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Company Secretary (preferred if lawyer as well) to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and secretarial practices, with hands-on experience in both corporate and practicing firm settings. This role demands a proactive professional who can manage statutory obligations, support board processes, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA, and other applicable laws.
- Manage board meetings, general meetings, and committee meetings including drafting agendas,minutes, resolutions, and notices.
- Co-ordinate with local consultants for any work that may be assigned to them
- Maintain statutory registers and records as per legal requirements.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities such as MCA, RBI, ROC etc. as required
- Handle corporate filings, annual returns, and other statutory submissions.
- Support legal and compliance audits and due diligence processes.
- Advise management on corporate governance best practices.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including auditors, legal advisors, and consultants.
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the company.
- Managing labour compliance including Licenses and registrations required for running the business.
- Ensure all legal, regulatory and labour compliance in all geographies.
- Tracking laws and regulations that are relevant to the Company's business and policies.
- Monitor and identify labour compliance risks, coordinate control improvements and check implementation status.
- To ensure that business is provided with legal documentation and advisory support and are legally compliant with all the applicable laws.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
- Qualified Company Secretary (ACS).
- Preferred if a qualified L.L.B
- 7 - 8 years of post-qualification experience, with exposure to both corporate and practicing firm environments.
- Strong knowledge of corporate laws, secretarial standards, labour laws and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office and secretarial software tools.
