Company Secretary - Secretarial Audits & Due Diligence

About the Role

We are looking for qualified Company Secretaries to join our Corporate Affairs & Compliance team. The role will primarily involve working with listed entities on Secretarial Audits, compliance reviews and Secretarial/Legal Due Diligence assignments, with responsibilities varying based on experience and seniority.

Key Responsibilities

Common Responsibilities

• Conduct Secretarial Audits and compliance reviews of listed and other corporate entities.
  
• Review compliance under the Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, Secretarial Standards and other applicable laws.
  
• Undertake Secretarial Due Diligence assignments relating to investments, transactions, restructuring and other corporate matters.
  
• Review statutory registers, minutes, filings, disclosures and other secretarial records.
  
• Examine MCA, stock exchange and other regulatory filings and identify compliance gaps and potential risks.
  
• Assist in preparing Secretarial Audit Reports, Due Diligence Reports, Compliance Reports and advisory notes.
  
• Stay updated with regulatory changes and their applicability to listed entities.
  
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to obtain information, clarifications and supporting documents.
  

Role-Specific Responsibilities

Associate | 2–3 Years Experience

• Execute Secretarial Audit and Due Diligence assignments under the guidance of senior team members.
  
• Assist in reviewing corporate records, regulatory filings and compliance documentation.
  
• Identify and document compliance gaps and assist in preparing audit observations.
  
• Support preparation of reports, working papers and client deliverables.
  
• Coordinate with clients for information and follow-ups.
  
• Manage assigned tasks and timelines across multiple engagements.
  

Senior Associate | 5–6 Years Experience

• Independently manage and lead Secretarial Audit and Due Diligence assignments, particularly for listed entities.
  
• Conduct detailed compliance reviews and independently identify regulatory gaps and potential risks.
  
• Lead client discussions and coordinate directly with senior client stakeholders.
  
• Draft, review and finalize Secretarial Audit Reports, Due Diligence Reports and other deliverables.
  
• Review the work of junior team members and ensure quality and timely completion of assignments.
  
• Guide and mentor Associates and other team members.
  
• Provide practical observations and recommendations on identified compliance issues.
  
• Manage multiple engagements independently while ensuring quality, accuracy and adherence to timelines.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS).
  
• 2–3 years relevant post-qualification experience for Associate level.
  
• 5–6 years relevant post-qualification experience for Senior Associate level.
  
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, SEBI Regulations and Secretarial Standards.
  
• Prior experience in Secretarial Audits, Due Diligence and listed entity compliances preferred.
  
• Strong analytical, drafting and report-writing skills.
  
• Good understanding of corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within tight timelines.
  
• Good communication and client management skills.
  
• For Senior Associate: ability to manage assignments independently and lead/review team deliverables.
  

Preferred Experience

Experience of working with listed companies, SEBI regulations, stock exchange compliances, corporate governance, Secretarial Audits and Due Diligence will be an added advantage.