Company Secretary + Legal Associate

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Company Secretary + Legal Associate to join our team at TIFIN, a cutting-edge fintech platform revolutionizing the wealth management space. This dual-role professional will be responsible for managing corporate secretarial compliance as well as legal advisory and contract management functions within the organization.The ideal candidate will be a qualified CS + LLB with a strong understanding of Indian corporate laws, governance practices, and regulatory frameworks. They should also have hands-on experience in handling contractual matters, board governance, regulatory filings, and legal compliance, unlisted entity filings, corporate actions, ideally within early to growth-stage startups or unlisted companies.Corporate Secretarial (CS) FunctionsEnsure compliance with Companies Act, 2013 and related corporate governance norms.Manage and maintain statutory registers, records, and resolutions.Handle ROC filings, board and shareholder meetings, minutes, and statutory reporting.Manage equity cap tables, share issuances (ESOPs, private placements), corporate actions around rights, bonus and unlisted securities compliance.Legal Advisory and Contract ManagementReview, draft, and negotiate third-party contracts, including vendor, SaaS, partnership, confidentiality, and employment agreements.Identify and mitigate legal risks in business operations and contractual relationships.Support internal teams with legal interpretations and compliance risk analysis.Liaise with external legal advisors and regulatory authorities as needed.Compliance and RiskMonitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environments and ensure timely adherence.Support internal audits and due diligence exercises.Assist with legal aspects of fundraising, corporate restructuring, and other strategic initiatives.

Requirements:
Qualifications: CS + LLB (mandatory).Experience: 5-7 years in legal and secretarial roles, preferably in early-stage or growth-stage startups with exposure to unlisted company structures.Strong command of Indian corporate law, contract law, and regulatory filing processes.Demonstrated experience in contract vetting and negotiation.Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across functions.