Company Secretary

About the Role

J S Singhania & Co. LLP is seeking newly qualified Company Secretaries (Freshers) with a passion for corporate law, regulatory advisory, and corporate governance, aspiring to build a long-term career in professional practice. The selected candidate will gain practical exposure to a wide range of corporate, legal, and regulatory assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Law & Secretarial Compliance: Handling Companies Act, 2013 compliances, MCA/ROC filings, statutory records, registers, and event-based corporate actions.
• Board & Corporate Governance: Drafting notices, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and supporting Board and shareholder meetings.
• Regulatory Matters: Exposure to ROC, Regional Director, NCLT, and other regulatory assignments.
• Listed Company Compliances: Supporting SEBI, LODR, BSE, and NSE compliances, Secretarial Audits, and corporate governance requirements.
• Corporate Advisory: Assisting in due diligence, corporate restructuring, transaction advisory, FEMA, RBI, and related regulatory matters.
• Legal Drafting & Research: Researching statutory provisions, regulatory developments, case laws, and preparing legal and advisory documentation.
• Client Coordination & Execution: Interacting with clients, coordinating with internal teams and regulatory authorities, taking ownership of assignments, and ensuring timely delivery.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in MS Office, MCA filing systems, and relevant compliance tools.

Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (ACS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). Freshers are encouraged to apply.
• A Bachelor's degree in Law, Commerce, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Sound understanding of the Companies Act, 2013, Secretarial Standards, corporate governance, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Genuine passion for corporate law, legal research, regulatory advisory, and professional practice.
• Strong drafting, analytical, problem-solving, and interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to interact professionally with clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, ownership, and willingness to take responsibility.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting statutory and client deadlines.
• High standards of professional ethics, confidentiality, accountability, and teamwork.
• Practical exposure gained during CS training with a practising firm, listed company, or corporate secretarial department will be an advantage, but is not mandatory.

Employment Type

• Full-Time
• Work from Office

Location

• Malad (East), Mumbai

Joining

• Immediate / Early Joiners Preferred