At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified
Company Secretary to join the dynamic legal department of a leading global engineering, construction, and technical services organization. This role is ideal for professionals with
25 years of post-qualification experience, strong academic credentials, and practical exposure to corporate secretarial workpreferably within the engineering, construction, or professional services sectors.
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, commercial environment and gain extensive experience in
corporate secretarial functions, FEMA compliance, labor laws, and other regulatory requirements, with unparalleled opportunities for career growth in an excellent working environment.
About Jacobs
Jacobs is a global leader in professional services, delivering innovative solutions for a more connected and sustainable world. Our services span
scientific, technical, professional, construction, and program management, supporting industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets and geographies.
With
50,000+ employees in 400+ locations worldwide, we tackle some of the most complex challengesranging from clean air and water access to civil and national securitywhile driving sustainable solutions for critical global issues. Jacobs is much more than a traditional engineering company; we are shaping the future.
Legal and CoSec Team
Globally, Jacobs legal team comprises approximately
180 professionals, including
20 team members based in India, two of whom are qualified Company Secretaries. Our India-based CoSec team also supports UK and European operations on various corporate secretarial matters.
The role offers varied and challenging work, including
- Preparing agendas and papers for Board Meetings, Committees, and AGMs, and tracking action points
- Convening, attending, and recording minutes of Board and Shareholder Meetings
- Liaising with Board members, their secretaries, and other stakeholders for meeting arrangements and compliance
- Filing statutory forms and returns on the MCA portal (e.g., DPT-3, MSME returns, project office-related forms)
- Maintaining company statutory records
- Managing compliance for dematerialized shares and liaising with RTA
- Preparing Directors Reports and Annual Returns
- Completing KYC of Directors and managing statutory requirements
- Coordinating with regulators, auditors, banks, external Company Secretaries, and lawyers
- Filing FEMA-related returns (FLA, FCGPR, ODI, ESOP, FC-TRS)
- Renewing Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) numbers
- Managing Board approvals via circular resolutions
- Drafting and processing Power of Attorney documents
- Ensuring compliance with POSH and CSR regulations
- Supporting labor law compliance
- Handling entity management through Diligent
Here's what you'll need
We are seeking a
qualified Company Secretary, preferably with a law degree and
25 years of post-qualification experience, to join our Gurugram office. The ideal candidate will possess
- Strong knowledge of Corporate Laws and Secretarial Standards
- Proficiency in MCA filings and familiarity with entity management tools such as Diligent (or willingness to learn)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office Suite
- Excellent command of English (written and verbal)
Required Experience & Skills
- Qualified Company Secretary with a strong academic background
- Experience with a leading CS/law firm or a reputable in-house team
- Ability to ensure timely compliance and identify risks
- Strong commercial awareness and collaborative approach
- Clear and effective communication skills
AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients expectations.
Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.
At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
