Legal and Compliance Associate

Job description

Job Summary We are looking for a Company Secretary (CS Qualified or CS Inter with relevant experience) to join our Legal & Compliance team. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance across the organization, supporting corporate governance processes, and coordinating with internal teams and units located across India. Given the pan-India coordination involved, strong Hindi speaking proficiency is essential, in addition to English. Role & responsibilities • Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable corporate laws and regulations. • Handle ROC filings, statutory forms, and annual compliance requirements via the MCA portal. • Draft, review, and maintain Board and shareholder meeting documentation notices, agendas, minutes, and resolutions. • Maintain statutory registers and ensure adherence to Secretarial Standards (SS-1, SS-2). • Coordinate with regional/branch teams across India to gather compliance-related information, documentation, and approvals in a timely manner. • Liaise with internal legal team members, auditors, and external regulatory bodies (ROC, SEBI, RBI, as applicable) for compliance matters. • Support due diligence processes for any corporate restructuring process. • Draft and review contracts, agreements, NDAs, and corporate policies as required. • Track compliance calendars and ensure timely completion of all statutory filings and renewals to avoid penalties. • Assist in corporate governance initiatives and support management with compliance advisory as needed. • Maintain clear and consistent communication (including in Hindi) with regional teams/units to ensure smooth coordination on compliance and documentation requirements. Preferred candidate profile • CS Qualified (ACS) or CS Inter/Executive with relevant hands-on experience; LLB is an added advantage. • Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in corporate compliance/company secretarial functions. • Strong working knowledge of Companies Act, SEBI regulations (if applicable), FEMA basics, and ROC filing procedures. • Proficiency in MCA21 portal, MS Office (Excel, Word), and compliance tracking tools. • Excellent drafting and documentation skills (resolutions, agreements, policies, compliance certificates). • Fluency in Hindi and English (spoken and written) is mandatory, given the need to coordinate with teams and stakeholders across various regions in India. • Strong coordination and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple regional stakeholders simultaneously. • High attention to detail, given the compliance-critical and deadline-driven nature of the role. • Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality on sensitive corporate matters.