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Job details:
The University of Aberdeen is embarking on an exciting strategic initiative to expand its presence in India and establish a strong foundation for long-term academic and institutional engagement. As an Associate Company Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and secretarial excellence in support of this initiative.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of higher education, international collaboration, and organizational growth. You will support the establishment and ongoing governance of the University's India operations, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate, regulatory, and statutory requirements under Indian laws.
Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across India and the UK, you will contribute to building a governance framework that supports the University's strategic objectives while maintaining the highest standards of transparency, compliance, and accountability.
This is an Associate / Senior Associate-level role, ideally suited for a qualified Company Secretary who is passionate about contributing to a globally respected educational institution and supporting its mission of delivering impactful education and research worldwide.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with applicable Indian corporate laws, including the Companies Act, FEMA, RBI, SEBI regulations, and other relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee statutory filings and regulatory reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner. • Organizing and coordinating of Board/Committee Meetings, General Meetings and Postal Ballot, etc.
• Oversee the comprehensive management of Board, Committee, and General Meetings, including the preparation of agendas, board packs, drafting of resolutions, minutes, filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), and ensuring strict compliance with the Secretarial Standards and the Companies Act, 2013.
• Streamline and improve existing compliance processes. • Comprehensive knowledge of processes including obtaining ISINs for securities, opening of Demat Accounts, facilitating Dematerialization, executing Corporate Actions, managing transfers, others and coordinating with RTA, Depositories, and Depository Participants to ensure timely completion of transactions within stipulated timelines. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate required corporate approvals, coordinate documentation, and maintain robust governance processes.
• Monitor changes in legal and regulatory frameworks and provide timely updates and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with constitutional documents such as Articles of Association, Shareholders’ Agreements, and Joint Venture Agreements.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, governance reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Drive the secretarial aspects of entity incorporation, joint venture structuring, and related corporate lifecycle events.
Skills and Expertise Required:
• Qualified Company Secretary with 3 to 6 years of relevant experience. Legal degree is a plus.
• Preferably experienced in a private equity-funded company, joint venture (JV) structure, or multinational setup
• Strong grasp of Indian corporate laws, SEBI and RBI regulations, and cross-border structuring principles under FEMA.
• Experience in education, edtech, or listed company environment is advantageous.
• Strong business acumen and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across geographies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly proactive, organized, and committed to integrity and excellence in governance practices
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