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.