Associate Company Secretary [for a CS firm]

About the Role

The Associate Company Secretary will support corporate secretarial and governance functions for a diverse portfolio of clients and internal entities. This full-time, on-site role is based in Hyderabad.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients with respect to corporate actions related to fund raising, pre-IPO, IPOs, QIPs, restructurings, M&A, investment, FEMA, and corporate governance.
• Handling other corporate secretarial compliance matters.
• Must have handled versatile companies' assignments such as Pvt, Public, Listed, NBFC, Section 8, and Producer Companies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Professional qualification: Associate Member of ICSI.
• Strong knowledge of corporate laws, secretarial standards, and governance frameworks.
• Experience in corporate secretarial work, including board and shareholder meeting support, drafting minutes, resolutions, and maintaining statutory records and registers.
• Familiarity with regulatory filings and compliance processes under Companies Act and related regulations, including ROC filings, event-based compliances, and annual compliances.
• Exposure to transactional work such as M&A, private equity, venture capital, capital restructuring, and due diligence will be an advantage.
• Strong legal and regulatory research skills, with the ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and guidance to practical business situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in drafting.
• Ability to prepare clear reports and documentation.
• Proficiency with MS Office and secretarial/compliance software or tools.
• Comfort working with digital documentation and workflows.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.