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ABOUT BDO BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. It’s a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart. BDO India LLP (or ‘BDO India’) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 14 cities and 20 offices. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold. DETAILS OF THE ROLE Position Title: Manager / Associate Director – Legal (Audit Regulatory) Location: Mumbai (Dadar Office) Experience: 8–12 years in legal roles, with a focus on audit regulatory work in top consulting firms or leading law firms Qualification: LLB mandatory; CS or LLM preferred ROLE SUMMARY: We are seeking a legal professional to support the audit department on audit regulatory matters. This role will involve advisory, interpretation, and monitoring of regulations impacting audit and assurance services, working closely with internal audit leadership, risk, and compliance teams. RESPONSIBILITIES: Advise the audit department on regulatory requirements, legal risks, and policy implications relating to audit and assurance functions. Monitor developments from regulatory bodies such as NFRA, ICAI, SEBI, RBI, MCA, etc., and interpret their impact on audit operations. Draft or review audit-related legal opinions, internal policies, and procedural documents. Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies as needed. Provide legal support on matters related to audit clients where regulatory or compliance questions arise. Support compliance reviews and regulatory inspections by providing legal input. Partner with the risk and compliance team on the design and implementation of controls. Deliver trainings and briefings to the audit team on relevant regulatory updates. Prepare and present legal reports and regulatory summaries to senior stakeholders. KEY REQUIREMENTS: Strong understanding of audit laws, NFRA/ICAI regulations, and related compliance frameworks. Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and interpretation skills. High proficiency in English, with strong communication and stakeholder management. Proactive mindset with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. Show more Show less
