Compliance Associate/Manager/Sr. Manager at Beacon Trusteeship Limited

Beacon Trusteeship Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Trusteeship Limited in Mumbai is seeking a Manager - Debenture Trustee - Legal with a law degree (LLB or LLM) and at least three years of hands-on compliance experience in debenture trustee matters, corporate and securities law. The role demands strong knowledge of the Companies Act 2013 and SEBI regulations, with familiarity of DLT platforms.

You will manage end-to-end compliance for debenture transactions, review documents, coordinate with issuers, lenders, regulators and use

Qualifications

• LLB or LLM with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in debenture trustee compliance, corporate law or securities law.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act 2013 and SEBI regulations.
• Familiarity with SARFAESI Act, IBC and DLT platforms is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end compliance for debenture transactions.
• Review transaction documents, information memoranda, prospectuses and trust deeds.
• Coordinate with issuers, lenders, legal counsel, rating agencies and regulators.
• Work on Distributed Ledger Technology platforms hosted by NSDL.
• Prepare compliance MIS reports and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Legal compliance

Corporate law

Securities law

DLT familiarity

Education

LLB/LLM

Tools

SEBI regulations

SARFAESI Act

IBC familiarity

CERSAI filings

ROC charges

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Manager - Debenture Trustee - Legal at Beacon Trusteeship Limited

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LLB or LLM with a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in debenture trustee compliance, corporate law, securities law or related areas. Strong knowledge of Companies Act 2013, Indian Contract Act, SEBI regulations, SARFAESI Act, IBC, and familiarity with DLT platforms is required.

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Full Opportunity Brief

The Rising Demand for Debenture Trustee Legal Experts in India's Capital Markets

The Indian corporate bond market has witnessed an extraordinary transformation over the last decade, with issuances from public sector giants like Power Finance Corporation, REC, NHAI and NTPC crossing trillions of rupees. Behind every successful debenture issuance stands a debenture trustee—a gatekeeper of investor protection and regulatory compliance. This role is not merely a routine legal job; it is a strategic function embedded at the heart of India's financial infrastructure. Beacon Trusteeship Limited, a SEBI-registered trustee and one of the country's leading debenture trustees, is now hiring a Manager - Debenture Trustee - Legal in Mumbai. The position is ideal for an LLB or LLM graduate with at least three years of hands‑on compliance experience who wants to specialise in this niche but highly rewarding domain.

As the Securities and Exchange Board of India pushes for deeper bond markets and infrastructure financing grows, the need for qualified debenture trustees has never been greater. Every debenture trustee must be a SEBI-registered entity, and the individuals who execute this work must understand a complex web of statutes including the Companies Act, 2013, the SEBI (Debenture Trustees) Regulations, 1993, the SARFAESI Act, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. This role gives you the chance to be at the frontline of that regulatory architecture.

Beacon Trusteeship Limited has acted as debenture trustee for marquee issuances such as Power Finance Corporation, Rural Electrification Corporation, NHAI, GAIL, BSNL and NTPC, handling amounts running into lakhs of crores. The opportunity to work on such mandates is a career-defining experience for any legal professional.

Inside the Role: What You Will Actually Do

The job description reveals a role that is equal parts legal advisory, compliance management and stakeholder coordination. As a Manager in the Debenture Trustee vertical under the Compliance Team, you will manage end-to-end compliance for debenture transactions. The responsibilities are extensive and deeply technical. Some of the critical duties include:

• Ensuring compliance with SEBI Debenture Trustee Regulations, SARFAESI Act, IBC and other applicable laws.
• Creation and perfection of security interests including mortgage, hypothecation and pledge, alongside charge filings with ROC and CERSAI within statutory timelines.
• Monitoring charged securities, financial covenants, security cover requirements and collateral coverage ratios.
• Tracking issuer compliance related to Debenture Redemption Reserve (DRR), credit ratings and periodic financial performance reports.
• Advising corporates on regulatory compliance requirements and debenture issuance procedures.
• Reviewing transaction documents, information memoranda, prospectuses and trust deeds to ensure conformity with law.
• Working on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) platforms hosted by NSDL and conducting due diligence.
• Coordinating with issuers, lenders, legal counsel, rating agencies, depositories and regulators.
• Preparing compliance reports, MIS reports and regulatory submissions.

One of the most distinctive aspects of this role is the emphasis on security perfection. A debenture trustee must ensure that the charge created on the issuer's assets is valid, enforceable and timely registered. The role also demands a working knowledge of CERSAI filings and ROC charges, making it highly specialised. If you are someone who enjoys meticulous legal analysis and has a sharp eye for regulatory minutiae, this job offers tremendous scope.

Are You the Right Fit? Qualification and Experience That Matter

The eligibility criteria are clear: a law degree (LLB or LLM) and a minimum of three years of experience, which the listing describes as compulsory. This is not an entry-level position. The employer is looking for a professional who can immediately handle complex compliance matters without extensive hand-holding. Strong knowledge of corporate laws, the Indian Contract Act, and SEBI regulations is essential. Familiarity with debenture trustee functions, banking and finance law, or securities law will be an added advantage.

While the mandatory experience is three plus years, candidates with professional exposure to debenture trustee companies, law firms in the capital markets practice, or in‑house legal teams of financial institutions will likely have an edge. You should also be comfortable with technology, particularly DLT platforms, because modern debenture issuance and monitoring processes are digitally driven. The seniority level is mid‑senior, meaning you will be expected to exercise judgement, manage deadlines and guide junior colleagues.

Why This Job Can Transform Your Legal Career

Specialisation in debenture trusteeship is a rare and valuable niche. Lawyers with deep expertise in this area are sought after by trustee companies, banks, law firms and corporate issuers. This role at Beacon juxtaposes legal rigour with financial market exposure. You will witness how large infrastructure projects are financed, how credit ratings work, and how regulators enforce investor protection. Every transaction is an education in itself.

Moreover, the position offers excellent networking opportunities. You will interact with senior officials of PSUs, rating agencies, depositories, and SEBI. These relationships often become stepping stones to leadership roles in compliance, risk management and corporate governance. Given India's ambitious plans to expand its corporate bond market, the demand for debenture trustee professionals is likely to keep rising. Early entry into this field can give you a durable competitive advantage over general corporate lawyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What exactly does a debenture trustee do?

A debenture trustee is appointed by a company issuing debentures to protect the interests of debenture holders. Their duties include ensuring that the issuer creates and perfects security on its assets, monitors compliance with covenants and regulatory requirements, and enforces the security if the issuer defaults.

2. Is this role suitable for fresh law graduates?

No. The listing requires a minimum of three years of experience, described as compulsory. This is a mid‑senior level position meant for lawyers with prior exposure to corporate law, securities law or debenture trustee compliance.

4. Which laws and regulations are most important for this job?

The key legal frameworks include the Companies Act, 2013, the SEBI (Debenture Trustees) Regulations, 1993, the SARFAESI Act, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the Indian Contract Act, and various SEBI circulars. Knowledge of charge registration with ROC and CERSAI is also essential.