Legal Secretary

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 900000 (ie INR 5-9 LPA)

Min Experience: 2 years

Location: Bangalore

JobType: full-time

Minimum Qualification

• Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• Preferably, a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).

Experience

• 2–4 years post-qualification as a Company Secretary or Lawyer in a management consultancy, company secretary firm, or legal practice.

Technical Skills

Secretarial Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Companies Act, FEMA, and RBI compliance.
• Proficiency in ROC filings, maintaining statutory books, registers, and records.
• Drafting and preparing minutes of Board, General, and Committee Meetings, and managing incorporation and other secretarial functions.
• Experience with ROC and FEMA compliances, liaising with RBI/MCA, and preparing representations for external agencies.
• Familiarity with External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and related filings.
• Knowledge of liquidation and fast-track exit (FTE) procedures.
• Mandatory expertise in XBRL software.

Legal Competencies

• Strong legal research and due diligence capabilities.
• Mandatory experience in drafting, vetting, and finalizing contracts.
• Reviewing legal documents and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitoring implementation of legal clauses and commitments.

Role Context

• Work with multiple clients, typically foreign subsidiaries with registered offices across India.

Software Knowledge

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• XBRL software experience (mandatory).

Soft Skills

• Independent, self-motivated, and disciplined professional.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using emails and virtual meeting platforms.
• Flexible, with an open mindset to adapt to changing needs.

Skills

ICSI | Drafting | Legal | XBRL