Leadership - Legal & Company Secretary

SIGMOID; Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 2.500.000 - 4.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SIGMOID in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Company Secretary to manage statutory, legal and corporate governance matters for our India entity, with oversight of US compliance aspects for group operations. You will ensure regulatory adherence, maintain corporate records, and coordinate board communications.

The role includes governing ROC filings, secretarial audits, drafting board papers, handling IP and contract reviews, and supporting fundraising or investor relations as needed across time

Formación

• ICSI member in good standing.
• LLB or equivalent experience in corporate law preferred.
• 7+ years post-qualification experience in tech or multinational services.
• Exposure to US corporate governance or cross-border structuring is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization and stakeholder management.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI, MCA and RBI regulations.
• Organize and conduct Board and Shareholder meetings; maintain minutes.
• Maintain statutory registers, ROC filings and annual returns.
• Handle incorporation, closures and restructurings of entities/subsidiaries.
• Liaise with auditors, legal counsel and regulators.
• Assist with Delaware governance and US filings in coordination with counsel.
• Support fundraising, cap table management and investor updates.
• Administer ESOPs and maintain group entity structure documentation.

Conocimientos

ICSI member

Cross-border governance

Stakeholder management

US compliance knowledge

Legal coordination

Educación

LLB or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Location: Bengaluru
Location: India (with exposure to US compliance)
Reports to: VP Finance
Experience: 10–18 years
Industry: IT Services / Technology

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Company Secretary to manage statutory, legal, and corporate governance matters for our India entity, with oversight of key US compliance aspects for group operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring regulatory adherence, managing board-level communications, maintaining corporate records, and supporting fundraising and investor relations activities.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Secretarial Compliance (India)

Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and related SEBI, MCA, and RBI regulations.

Organize and conduct Board and Shareholder meetings, and maintain minutes.

Manage statutory registers, ROC filings (e.g., MGT, AOC), and annual returns.

Handle incorporation, closure, and restructuring of entities or subsidiaries.

Liaise with auditors, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities.

Cross-border / US Compliance (Working Knowledge)

Assist with Delaware C-Corp governance (if applicable) including board consents, stock ledger maintenance, and 409A valuations.

Support compliance with SEC, IRS, and state filings (e.g., Form D, Franchise Tax) in coordination with US counsel.

Ensure coordination with external US tax and legal advisors for intercompany agreements and documentation.

Familiarity with US subsidiary management, including EINs, annual reports, and SOX-lite practices (for pre-IPO/private equity firms).

Legal & Contractual Support

Review, track, and manage legal contracts and vendor agreements.

Support IP filings, NDAs, MOUs, and partnership contracts.

Maintain a repository of key legal and contractual documents.

Fundraising & Investor Relations (if applicable)

Manage secretarial compliance for equity/debt fundraising rounds.

Assist in due diligence, cap table management, and shareholder agreement execution.

Support board updates, resolutions, and filings during funding or M&A.

Other Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with FEMA/ODI/FDI norms (for outbound/inbound investments).

Handle ESOP administration including grant documentation, exercise tracking, and ROC filings.

Maintain group entity structure documentation and support internal audits.

Qualifications

Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

LLB or experience with corporate legal/compliance matters (preferred).

7+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally in a tech or multinational services firm.

Exposure to US corporate governance, cross-border structuring, or subsidiary management is a plus.

Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience with private equity or venture-backed companies.

Ability to work across time zones and coordinate with global teams.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.