Senior Company Secretary

Waywode Jurists; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Waywode Jurists seeks a qualified Company Secretary to join its Delhi-based practice. The role focuses on corporate and regulatory matters, including compliance, drafting, and advisory functions. The CS will ensure governance standards and handle labour law compliance.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment, with strong drafting and analytical abilities. Competitive package: 15–21 Lac per annum.

Qualifications

• CS with valid membership is required.
• Strong knowledge of Company Law, FEMA, Contract Law, and Labour Laws.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Prior 4–6 years in a law firm or corporate legal environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Company Law and corporate regulations.
• Handle FEMA and related regulatory frameworks.
• Draft, review, and vet agreements and legal documents.
• Provide legal opinions on corporate and regulatory issues.
• Manage regulatory compliance and filings with authorities.
• Conduct due diligence for transactions and corporate matters.
• Perform secretarial audits and governance adherence.
• Advise on labour law compliance and related matters.

Skills

Company Secretary

Corporate law

Regulatory knowledge

Drafting & reviewing

Communication skills

Due diligence

Governance & audits

Labour law compliance

Education

CS with valid membership

Job description

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Company Secretary to join our law firm. The ideal candidate should be well‑versed in corporate and regulatory laws, with hands‑on experience in compliance, drafting, and advisory functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with applicable provisions of Company Law and other corporate regulations
• Handle matters related to FEMA and related regulatory frameworks
• Draft, review, and vet agreements, contracts, and legal documents
• Provide legal opinions on corporate and regulatory issues
• Manage regulatory compliance and filings with relevant authorities
• Conduct due diligence for transactions and corporate matters
• Perform secretarial audits and ensure adherence to governance standards
• Advise on and handle labour law compliance and related matters

Eligibility Criteria:

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) with valid membership
• Strong knowledge of Company Law, FEMA, Contract Law, and Labour Laws
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills

Prior experience of 4-6 years in a law firm or corporate legal environment preferred.

Package: 15 to 21Lac per annum