Associate - Company Secretary

About Emeritus & Daskalos:

Emeritus is redefining global education by making high-quality learning accessible and affordable for individuals, companies, and governments. Through partnerships with over 80 world-class universities, Emeritus delivers industry-relevant programs across formatsincluding short courses, degrees, and executive programsto more than 300,000 learners across 80+ countries.

Daskalos, a strategic initiative of Emeritus, pioneers transnational education in India by helping leading global universities establish joint campuses under the evolving Indian regulatory framework. With over 15 institutions in advanced discussions, Daskalos is shaping the next chapter in global higher education.

Position: Associate Company Secretary (Associate/Sr. Associate)

Location: Hybrid (Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi)

Reporting to: Deputy Company Secretary

Job Profile:

Emeritus is embarking on an exciting strategic initiative to establish premier higher education campuses across India. As Associate Company Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in driving best-in-class corporate governance and secretarial compliance for this initiative. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of education, innovation, and global expansion.

You will support a high-growth, global organization by ensuring regulatory compliance under Indian laws and working closely with global cross-functional teams across multiple jurisdictions. This is a Associate/ Senior Associate - level role, ideal for a company secretary looking to contribute meaningfully to a purpose-driven mission in the education sector.

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 3-6 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.

Emeritus and Daskalos provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

In press:

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