Senior Associate - Company Secretary - FEMA Compliances

Senior Associate - Company Secretary - FEMA Compliances

Location - New Delhi

Minimum Experience - 3 years in a similar role

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Company Secretary with a strong background in Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and related compliances. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the Client's adherence to corporate governance norms, FEMA regulations, and other statutory obligations under Indian corporate and exchange control laws.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Handle all FEMA compliances including inbound and outbound investments, share allotments, FDI reporting (FC-GPR, FC-TRS), ECBs, ODI, and liaison/branch office setups.

2. Ensure timely filings with RBI, MCA, and other regulatory authorities.

3. Advise client's management on cross-border transactions, capital structuring, and regulatory implications under FEMA.

4. Maintain and update FEMA-related records, registers, and documentation.

5. Draft and vet FEMA-related agreements, board resolutions, and declarations.

6. Manage company secretarial functions - board and shareholder meetings, statutory registers, annual filings, and compliance under the Companies Act, 2013.

7. Liaise with regulators, legal counsel, auditors, and external consultants on FEMA and company law matters.

8. Keep abreast of amendments in FEMA, Companies Act, SEBI, and RBI regulations and implement necessary compliance actions.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

1. Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI).

2. 3-8 years of post-qualification experience, with significant exposure to FEMA/RBI matters.

3. Strong understanding of FDI, ODI, ECB, and cross-border transaction regulations.

4. Excellent drafting, communication, and analytical skills.

5. Ability to work independently and interface with multiple stakeholders.

6. Exposure to listed companies or consulting firms will be an added advantage.