Executive | Corporate Law advisory and Compliance | Mumbai

Position: Executive

Profile: Corporate Law advisory and compliance

Qualification: Semi Qualified Company Secretary, LL.B. qualification will be an added advantage.

Relevant post-qualification experience in corporate law advisory, secretarial and regulatory compliance matters.

Experience: 1-2 years

Job Description:

• Provide corporate secretarial and governance advisory services, including company incorporation, maintenance of statutory records, secretarial compliances, and filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
• Advise clients on corporate law, regulatory, and governance matters, including fundraising, shareholder arrangements, corporate actions, acquisitions, divestments, buybacks, capital reduction, and winding-up/liquidation.
• Lead and support corporate restructuring assignments, including mergers, demergers, slump sales, business transfers, capital reorganizations, and group restructuring initiatives.
• Advise on and manage compliance requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, SEBI Regulations, LLP Act, and other applicable corporate laws.
• Conduct regulatory research, analyze complex issues, and provide practical, commercially focused recommendations to clients.
• Advise and assist clients on FDI and ODI compliances under FEMA.
• Advise clients on SEBI regulations and capital markets transactions, including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Follow-on Public Offers (FPOs), Rights Issues, Preferential Issues, Qualified Institutions Placements (QIPs), and other fund-raising transactions.
• Assist in IPO readiness assessments, corporate governance reviews, due diligence processes, and compliance with SEBI and stock exchange requirements.
• Advise on Related Party Transactions (RPTs), including regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, approval processes, disclosure obligations, and compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations.
• Assist clients in interactions with stock exchanges, depositories, SEBI, merchant bankers, registrars, and other intermediaries in connection with capital market transactions and regulatory matters.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, legal counsels, auditors, bankers, and other stakeholders to facilitate transaction execution and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Assist in due diligence reviews, secretarial audits, governance assessments, compliance health checks, and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and prepare technical opinions, client alerts, newsletters, articles, and thought leadership materials.
• Draft and review board and shareholder documentation, corporate resolutions, legal submissions, transaction documents, and regulatory applications.
• Prepare client proposals, capability presentations, engagement letters, and pitch decks, and support business development initiatives.
• Coordinate internally with engagement teams to ensure timely execution of assignments and deliverables.
• Assist in engagement administration, including billing, collections, documentation, and client risk management processes.
• Undertake any other assignments and responsibilities as may be delegated from time to time.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, review their work, and contribute to overall team development.

Technical Knowledge Requirements:

Candidates should possess a working knowledge of:

• Companies Act, 2013 and applicable rules
• LLP Act, 2008 and applicable rules
• FEMA regulations and RBI reporting requirements
• SEBI regulations and corporate governance framework
• NBFC and other corporate laws would be added advantage
• General corporate law and regulatory compliance matters

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong drafting and documentation skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively within tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and interact professionally with clients and stakeholders.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn in a dynamic professional environment.
• Working knowledge of AI tools for research, drafting, data analysis, presentation preparation, and process optimization.
• Ability to adapt to technological advancements and evolving regulatory requirements.