Job Description

Job description:
CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may choose to work from home in Mumbai; however, you will be required to travel to our Andheri East office once a week for business requirements, meetings, or company/team events, or on short notice as needed.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both domestic and international corporate governance and compliance within an MNC environment. You will work closely with our Company Secretary and Legal Operations Head, contributing to key projects and developing practical expertise in statutory obligations, regulatory filings, and global entity management.
Please note: This is a Hybrid role. It is only open for candidates currently residing Mumbai. Job responsibilities:
Compliance & Governance

• Assist in managing Companies Act, 2013 compliances for Indian entities (Board meetings, filings, statutory registers, resolutions, etc.).

• Handle event-based filings under the Companies Act, 2013 and FEMA.

• Support in handling FEMA compliances related to cross-border transactions, filing of APR, ODI reporting, and filings with RBI.

• Aid in maintaining regulatory and legal records and support in audits and due diligence.

• Exposure to international compliances for entities in US, UK, Singapore, Japan, South Korea etc. (such as filings, renewals, and adherence to jurisdiction-specific governance norms).

• Collaborate with cross-functional departments and global teams to streamline compliance operations.

Legal & Contract Management

• Maintain and update the digital repository of contracts and legal documents, including execution tools, key contract pointers.

• Generate different kinds of trackers. Track and manage contract renewals, ensuring timely execution.

• Conduct legal research on Indian and global laws, preparing concise reports.

• Assist with ongoing legal projects and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications and prerequisites:

• Education: Recently completed the Company Secretary (CS) course with 6-9 month Internship completion. Pursuing or having completed an LL.B. would be preferred.

• Knowledge: Basic understanding of corporate law, secretarial standards, and statutory regulations (FEMA, Companies Act).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Application process:
Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds.
Equal Opportunity
Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Accelerating from Anywhere
As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

• Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
• Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
• Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

About Us:
Established in 2002, Cactus Communications ( ) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.

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