Company Secretary & Legal Assistant

Job Application Link:https://app.fabrichq.ai/jobs/95e9cc3d-97ae-4db3-9ba9-4cb6a3657280

Job Summary:

The Company Secretary and Legal Assistant is responsible for ensuring compliance with corporate laws and providing legal support. Key responsibilities include secretarial compliance, legal advisory, regulatory filings, and handling confidential corporate matters. The role requires a qualified Company Secretary with experience in corporate governance and legal advisory.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and other applicable regulations
• Prepare, maintain, and update statutory registers, records, and returns
• Organize and manage board meetings, annual general meetings, and committee meetings
• File necessary documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Registrar of Companies (RoC)
• Provide legal support and advice on corporate governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, contracts, and legal documents
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities as needed
• Handle filings related to SEBI, FEMA, RBI, and other regulatory bodies
• Ensure timely compliance with tax laws, labor laws, and industry-specific regulations
• Assist in due diligence and documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate actions
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and corporate matters
• Provide administrative support to the legal and compliance teams as required

Must Have Skills

• Corporate governance and compliance
• Companies Act knowledge
• SEBI guidelines and regulatory frameworks
• Statutory filings and documentation
• Legal advisory