Details of the Organization

At NxtWave, they are determined to transform youngsters into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background. 

Details of the Job/Internship

NxtWave is hiring a Company Secretary in Hyderabad. Candidates must have CS qualification and 1+ year of experience.

Role and Responsibilities

Corporate Secretarial & Governance: 

• Compliance Management:
• Ensure NxtWave’s compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, FEMA, and other corporate laws. Monitor and update policies in line with legal changes.
• Maintain a compliance calendar for timely filings and disclosures with ROC and MCA. Adhere to Secretarial Standards (ICSI).
• Governance and Board Support: 
• Act as custodian of corporate governance, ensuring high standards of compliance, transparency, and responsibility. Organize Board, AGM, and committee meetings, preparing agendas, notices, resolutions, and minutes. Advise the Board on governance practices, emerging trends, and statutory duties.
• Facilitate communication with shareholders and regulators.
• Manage director appointments, resignations, and corporate actions, ensuring timely filings of reports and compliance certificates.
• Statutory Registers and Records:
• Maintain and update statutory registers (Members, Directors, Charges, Shareholding, etc.), ensuring records are audit-ready and in compliance.
• Corporate Restructuring: 
• Advise on corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and business initiatives. Handle compliance, documentation, and regulatory approvals for company incorporation and structuring.
• FEMA Compliance & International Operations:
• Ensure cross-border transactions and investments comply with FEMA and international standards. Manage compliance for inbound/outbound investments and advise on regulatory requirements for overseas operations and partnerships.

Legal & Regulatory Functions:

• Contract Management & Negotiation:
• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of contracts, MoUs, and agreements with external stakeholders (vendors, clients, contractors), ensuring protection of NxtWave’s interests.
• Negotiate to minimize legal and financial risks, ensuring favorable outcomes. Conduct thorough legal reviews and risk analyses to safeguard the company's position.
• Mergers, Acquisitions, & Strategic Investments: 
• Lead due diligence, deal structuring, and manage legal complexities in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
• Provide support for investment rounds, ensuring compliance with venture capital/private equity regulations and assist with shareholder agreements.
• Oversee transaction documentation, including share purchase and asset purchase agreements.
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management: 
• Oversee legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration, ensuring effective resolution and minimal business disruption.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors to manage strategy and representation.
• Lead the resolution of commercial disputes through mediation, arbitration, or court proceedings as needed.

Strategic & Leadership Functions:

•  Regulatory Affairs & Strategic Insights:
• Update senior management and the Board on evolving laws, regulations, and industry trends, highlighting their impact on business operations.
• Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Lead legal and secretarial functions, mentor staff, and ensure alignment with compliance obligations. Collaborate with HR, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Product teams to address legal and regulatory concerns, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks.
• .Training & Compliance Culture: 
• Conduct legal compliance and corporate governance training for internal teams, promoting a culture of compliance across the organization.

Eligibility

• Qualified Company Secretary (CS) from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• LLB/LLM from a reputable university, with a stellar academic track record.
• A minimum of 1+ years in a corporate secretarial and legal capacity, ideally within the technology, education, or startup ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of corporate governance frameworks, SEBI regulations, FEMA, labor laws, and intellectual property rights.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, capable of managing a diverse range of legal and compliance matters in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Salary/Stipend

Salary details will be finalised during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Telangana

City

Hyderabad

Address

Hyderabad,Telangana, india