Company Secretary Trainee

CS Trainee – Startup Advisory, VC Funding, M&A & Corporate Law | Dugain Advisors LLP | Karol Bagh, Delhi

Organisation: Dugain Advisors LLP

Position: CS Trainee

Vacancies: 2–3

Location: Naiwala, Karol Bagh, New Delhi – 110005

Work Mode: Work From Office

Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Working Days: 6 Days a Week

Stipend: 12,000 – 16,000 per month

Job Overview

Dugain Advisors LLP is looking for 2–3 CS Trainees to join its boutique professional advisory team in Karol Bagh, New Delhi.

The opportunity is designed for Company Secretary students who want practical exposure beyond routine MCA filings and statutory compliance. Trainees will work on assignments involving startup advisory, venture capital funding, mergers and acquisitions, corporate secretarial compliance, corporate law, foreign company entry into India, NCLT/IBC matters, compliance due diligence and transaction-related documentation.

The firm follows a structured, process-driven approach and works across startup, corporate, transaction and regulatory advisory assignments. The role provides an opportunity to work directly on live client matters and interact with founders, senior management, investors and other professional stakeholders.

About Dugain Advisors LLP

Dugain Advisors LLP operates as a boutique advisory firm serving businesses, startups and other stakeholders across areas such as startup advisory, funding, corporate compliance, valuations, mergers and acquisitions, India entry, risk and due diligence, CFO support and related corporate advisory services.

Its work spans both ongoing compliance requirements and transaction-oriented assignments, allowing professionals to gain exposure to different stages of a company's lifecycle—from incorporation and governance to fundraising, restructuring, transactions and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

M&A, Venture Capital & Transaction Advisory

Conduct compliance due diligence for venture capital and other investment transactions.

Review and assist in preparing issue and allotment documentation for securities.

Work on rights issues, private placements, buybacks and preferential allotments.

Support compliance requirements for VC funding transactions.

Assist foreign companies with regulatory and compliance requirements for establishing a presence in India.

Handle compliance related to ESOPs and phantom stock arrangements.

Assist with company strike-off matters under applicable fast-track exit provisions.

Identify compliance gaps and support implementation of systems for better compliance management.

Monitor regulatory developments and assist in advising clients on compliance risks.

Corporate Secretarial & MCA Compliance

Assist with Board, Committee, AGM, EGM and investor meetings.

Prepare and maintain notices, agendas, resolutions and minutes.

Maintain statutory registers and corporate records.

Assist with annual filings and other MCA compliances.

Support filings relating to directors, shareholders and capital structure.

Assist with changes in company name, objects and other corporate matters.

Maintain records relating to directors, members and shareholders.

Review corporate policies for compliance with applicable regulations.

Assist in obtaining required corporate and regulatory approvals.

Support preparation of annual reports and other corporate documentation.

Corporate Law, NCLT & IBC

Assist in matters relating to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

Support assignments before NCLT and NCLAT.

Assist in preparing documents and responses for legal and regulatory matters.

Support corporate restructuring and related compliance assignments.

Conduct legal and regulatory research for client matters.

Assist with legal notices, replies and other formal correspondence.

Support litigation-related assignments, including recovery, cheque bounce and intellectual property disputes.

Client & Advisory Support

Work directly with founders, senior management and professional advisors.

Collect and analyse information required for advisory and compliance assignments.

Prepare working documents, research notes and client deliverables.

Coordinate with clients and other stakeholders for documents and compliance requirements.

Track regulatory changes relevant to assigned clients.

Assist senior professionals in managing multiple client assignments within timelines.

Eligibility & Qualifications

CS Executive completed and/or enrolled in the CS Professional Programme.

Completed EDP and 6 months of Experience (required)

Strong interest in startups, venture capital, funding transactions, corporate law, M&A and regulatory compliance.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Strong drafting and analytical abilities.

Ability to understand legal and regulatory requirements and convert them into practical compliance actions.

Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven professional environment.

Willingness to work from the Karol Bagh office 6 days a week.

Candidates interested in practical, client-facing professional work will be preferred.

Key Skills

Company Secretary | Corporate Secretarial Compliance | MCA Compliance | Corporate Law | Startup Advisory | Venture Capital | VC Funding | M&A | Due Diligence | Corporate Transactions | Securities Issue | ESOP | FEMA/Foreign Company Entry | NCLT | IBC | Legal Drafting | Regulatory Compliance | Client Coordination | Compliance Risk | Corporate Governance

What You Will Learn

During the training period, candidates can gain exposure to several areas that are highly relevant for a career in corporate secretarial and advisory practice, including:

Startup and founder advisory

Venture capital and funding transactions

Mergers and acquisitions

Compliance due diligence

Securities issuance and allotment

ESOP and phantom stock compliance

Board and shareholder meeting processes

MCA filings and statutory compliance

Corporate governance and statutory records

Foreign company entry into India

NCLT and IBC matters

Legal notices and corporate documentation

Client communication and professional advisory work

Work Environment

The role is based fully from the office in Karol Bagh and follows a structured working schedule of 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, six days a week.

The position is suitable for candidates who are comfortable working in a fast-paced professional-services environment where assignments can involve compliance, transaction support, regulatory research and client deliverables simultaneously.

Stipend

12,000 – 16,000 per month

The final stipend may depend on the candidate's profile and suitability for the role.

Work Location

Dugain Advisors LLP

1561/30, 2nd Floor, Gali No. 30

Naiwala, Karol Bagh

New Delhi – 110005, Delhi

The office is located in the Naiwala area of Karol Bagh, New Delhi.

Why Join Dugain Advisors LLP

This role offers broader exposure than a conventional CS trainee position focused mainly on routine MCA filings.

Dugain Advisors works across startup advisory, funding, compliance, valuations, M&A, India-entry advisory, risk and due diligence and CFO-related support, which gives trainees the opportunity to see how corporate secretarial work connects with wider business and transaction decisions.

For a CS student, the most valuable part of the role is the combination of transaction work and regular corporate compliance. You can gain exposure to venture capital transactions, securities issuance, compliance due diligence, startup structures, corporate governance, NCLT/IBC matters and foreign-company entry requirements while also developing practical drafting, regulatory research and client-management skills.

The position is particularly relevant for candidates who want to build a long-term career in corporate advisory, transaction support, startup advisory, corporate law, governance and secretarial practice rather than limiting themselves to routine compliance work.

Job Summary

Position: CS Trainee

Organisation: Dugain Advisors LLP

Vacancies: 2–3

Experience: CS Executive completed / Professional enrolled

Stipend: 12,000 – 16,000/month

Location: Naiwala, Karol Bagh, New Delhi – 110005

Work Mode: Work From Office

Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Working Days: 6 Days/Week

Key Exposure: Startup Advisory, VC Funding, M&A, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, NCLT/IBC, Foreign Company Entry and Legal Drafting