Company Secretary: M&A, Compliance & Governance Lead

Artis Law House; Thiruvananthapuram, India, Southern Asia, Asia; Hybrid; USD 6,200 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Artis Law House, a leading corporate law firm in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, seeks a qualified Company Secretary to join our team. The role involves leading legal due diligence for mergers, drafting high‑level agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory regimes.

The ideal candidate is a CS from ICSI, with 1–3 years post-qualification experience, and LLB is a plus. Freshers with practical training at reputed PCS firms are welcome to apply, as we handle complex corporate transactions and

Qualifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from ICSI.
• Candidate with LLB will be preferred.
• 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in corporate secretarial roles.
• Freshers with practical training experience at well-regarded PCS firms are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assist, and guide the legal team in handling due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, IPOs, and other corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex deal documents and high-level agreements (Shareholders’ Agreements, JV Agreements).
• Ensure timely compliance with Companies Act, SEBI guidelines, and other regulations; oversee statutory filings and regulatory reporting.
• Perform in-depth legal due diligence for corporate transactions and coordinate with external counsel.
• Provide corporate law advisory and keep teams updated on regulatory developments.
• Advise on taxation (direct & indirect) matters and assist in tax dispute appeals.
• Assist in IP protection strategies and ensure proper registration/renewal of IP.

Skills

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

CS (ICSI)

LLB (preferred)

Job description

Artis Law House, a leading corporate law firm in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, seeks a qualified Company Secretary to join our team. The role involves leading legal due diligence for mergers, drafting high‑level agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory regimes.

The ideal candidate is a CS from ICSI, with 1–3 years post-qualification experience, and LLB is a plus. Freshers with practical training at reputed PCS firms are welcome to apply, as we handle complex corporate transactions and