Company Secretary Intern

About the Role

The Company Secretary Intern will support the corporate secretarial and compliance functions of Ascend Management Consultants and Advisors Private Limited. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Chennai.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintaining statutory registers
• Preparing and filing ROC and other regulatory forms
• Supporting the organization of board and shareholder meetings
• Helping draft minutes, resolutions, and notices
• Assisting in ensuring adherence to Companies Act, FEMA, and other applicable corporate and securities regulations
• Researching relevant corporate law and regulatory updates
• Preparing compliance checklists
• Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Supporting documentation for fundraising, corporate structuring, and transaction-related activities
• Contributing to internal process improvements
• Maintaining accurate records
• Providing administrative support to the senior advisory and compliance team

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed Company Secretary (CS) course, with strong understanding of Companies Act, FEMA, and corporate law basics
• Knowledge of corporate governance practices, secretarial standards, and regulatory compliance requirements for private and public companies
• Ability to draft and review legal and corporate documents, including minutes, resolutions, notices, and statutory registers, with attention to detail
• Strong research and analytical skills for interpreting laws, regulations, and circulars, and preparing concise summaries and compliance notes
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort working with compliance and filing portals (MCA, and related platforms)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal teams, clients, and external advisors
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and responsibility, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Interest in business advisory, fundraising, corporate structuring, and insolvency-related work (prior internship experience in similar domains is an advantage)