Associate / Senior Associate - Corporate Compliance, Secretarial Practice & Commercial Contracts

Company Overview

Sagus Legal is a full-service commercial law firm advising domestic and international clients on regulatory matters, corporate transactions, compliance, and commercial contracting. Our practice spans corporate governance, M&A and private equity support, foreign investment advisory, and complex commercial agreements across a diverse client base including listed and unlisted companies, multinational corporations, private equity-backed businesses, start-ups, and family-owned enterprises.

Job Summary

The Associate / Senior Associate will be an integral part of our corporate and compliance team, managing matters across secretarial compliance, FEMA and RBI regulatory advisory, as well as commercial contract drafting and negotiation. The role facilitates exposure to complex mandates and an opportunity to work closely with Partners on multi-jurisdictional client matters.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Secretarial & Companies Act Compliance

  • Advise and assist clients on compliance under the Companies Act, 2013, including board and general meeting procedures, statutory registers, MCA filings, and maintenance of secretarial records.
  • Draft and review board resolutions, special resolutions, explanatory statements, notices, and minutes for meetings of boards and shareholders.
  • Conduct secretarial audits and prepare Secretarial Audit Reports (MR-3) in accordance with applicable rules and ICSI guidelines.

• FEMA, FDI & Cross-Border Regulatory Compliance

  • Advise clients on inbound and outbound foreign investment transactions under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and applicable RBI regulations.
  • Handle FDI reporting compliances including filing FC-GPR, FC-TRS, and other relevant forms with the RBI through the FIRMS portal.

• Commercial & Transactional Matters

  • Review corporate records, secretarial compliance, and regulatory filings as part of legal due diligence.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including MSAs, vendor contracts, IP licensing, and NDAs.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications

  • Associate/Fellow Member (ACS/FCS) of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
  • LLB or integrated law degree (BA LLB / BBA LLB / B.Com LLB) from a recognised institution.

• Experience Requirements

  • 3 – 5 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or CS firm with demonstrated exposure to relevant responsibilities.
  • Hands-on experience with FEMA/RBI compliance filings and substantial involvement in due diligence exercises (M&A, private equity, or fundraising).

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to SEBI regulations (LODR, ICDR, Takeover Code), NCLT proceedings, DPDP Act/IT Act compliance.
• An LLM in corporate/commercial law would be advantageous.

Experience

• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience is required, with a preference for experience in a law firm or a combination of law and CS firms.

Environment

The position is located in Gurgaon, India, and is full-time on-site.

Salary

Salary range is competitive and benchmarked to PQE and market standards, with performance-linked recognition.

Growth Opportunities

Sagus Legal offers a structured career pathway for high-performing Associates, with clear progression milestones and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Direct access to Partners
• A collegial working environment that values initiative
• Exposure to a diverse client base across various complex jurisdictions

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief covering note detailing their motivation for applying. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within ten working days of receipt. Sagus Legal is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.