IBIBM
Company Secretary
Bangalore Posted 6 Oct 2026
FULL TIME
Regulatory Compliance
Corporate Governance
Legal Operations
Job Description
Introduction
At IBM, our work transcends mere employment - it's a mission: To innovate. To create. To program. To consult. To engage with clients and drive sales. To shape markets. To invent. To collaborate. We strive not only to enhance existing solutions but to explore possibilities beyond imagination. Are you prepared to guide us into this transformative technology era and tackle some of the globe's most pressing challenges? If so, we invite you to connect with us.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As a member of a vibrant legal team based in Bangalore, you will collaborate with fellow attorneys and support staff to provide legal advice and assistance to IBM's worldwide corporate secretarial team as well as various business units. Your duties will include:
- Supporting corporate governance tasks across various jurisdictions, such as conducting board, shareholder, committee, and governance meetings, drafting minutes and resolutions, and managing statutory and regulatory submissions.
- Maintaining corporate documentation, entity management databases, statutory registers, and governance records to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Collaborating with cross-functional partners, including Treasury, Tax, Finance, Real Estate, HR, Compliance, and other business units to address governance, entity management, and compliance needs.
- Coordinating with Finance and external auditors regarding statutory audits, annual compliance requirements, and corporate reporting obligations.
- Assisting in the integration, maintenance, and governance of acquired entities, which includes post-acquisition compliance and entity rationalization efforts.
- Supporting corporate transactions and special initiatives such as mergers, reorganizations, entity restructurings, capital modifications, business expansions, and regulatory licensing issues.
- Conducting legal and governance research while providing support on corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters across different jurisdictions.
- Working closely with litigation, employment, compliance, and commercial legal teams on strategic projects and additional legal initiatives as necessary.
- Promoting process enhancements, standardization efforts, and operational excellence within the corporate governance and entity management function.
This position is situated within the Legal Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bangalore, India. The Legal CoE is committed to driving continuous operational enhancements in legal and corporate service delivery across IBM's varied business sectors and regions.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Qualified Company Secretary with successful completion of the Professional Programme from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities, coupled with the capacity to effectively engage with stakeholders across different functions and locations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented setting.
- Capability to swiftly acquire expertise in corporate governance, entity management, regulatory compliance, and legal operations across various jurisdictions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify challenges, evaluate risks, and propose practical solutions while fostering continuous process improvements.
- Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, exercising sound judgment, and delivering high-quality results in a dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to collaborate, influence stakeholders, and coordinate tasks across teams and projects.
- Commitment to achieving individual and team goals, with an emphasis on compliance, operational excellence, stakeholder satisfaction, and business results.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- Company Secretary qualification is essential; a legal qualification would be an additional advantage.
At IBM, our work transcends mere employment - it's a mission: To innovate. To create. To program. To consult. To engage with clients and drive sales. To shape markets. To invent. To collaborate. We strive not only to enhance existing solutions but to explore possibilities beyond imagination. Are you prepared to guide us into this transformative technology era and tackle some of the globe's most pressing challenges? If so, we invite you to connect with us.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As a member of a vibrant legal team based in Bangalore, you will collaborate with fellow attorneys and support staff to provide legal advice and assistance to IBM's worldwide corporate secretarial team as well as various business units. Your duties will include:
- Supporting corporate governance tasks across various jurisdictions, such as conducting board, shareholder, committee, and governance meetings, drafting minutes and resolutions, and managing statutory and regulatory submissions.
- Maintaining corporate documentation, entity management databases, statutory registers, and governance records to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Collaborating with cross-functional partners, including Treasury, Tax, Finance, Real Estate, HR, Compliance, and other business units to address governance, entity management, and compliance needs.
- Coordinating with Finance and external auditors regarding statutory audits, annual compliance requirements, and corporate reporting obligations.
- Assisting in the integration, maintenance, and governance of acquired entities, which includes post-acquisition compliance and entity rationalization efforts.
- Supporting corporate transactions and special initiatives such as mergers, reorganizations, entity restructurings, capital modifications, business expansions, and regulatory licensing issues.
- Conducting legal and governance research while providing support on corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters across different jurisdictions.
- Working closely with litigation, employment, compliance, and commercial legal teams on strategic projects and additional legal initiatives as necessary.
- Promoting process enhancements, standardization efforts, and operational excellence within the corporate governance and entity management function.
This position is situated within the Legal Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bangalore, India. The Legal CoE is committed to driving continuous operational enhancements in legal and corporate service delivery across IBM's varied business sectors and regions.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Qualified Company Secretary with successful completion of the Professional Programme from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities, coupled with the capacity to effectively engage with stakeholders across different functions and locations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented setting.
- Capability to swiftly acquire expertise in corporate governance, entity management, regulatory compliance, and legal operations across various jurisdictions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify challenges, evaluate risks, and propose practical solutions while fostering continuous process improvements.
- Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, exercising sound judgment, and delivering high-quality results in a dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to collaborate, influence stakeholders, and coordinate tasks across teams and projects.
- Commitment to achieving individual and team goals, with an emphasis on compliance, operational excellence, stakeholder satisfaction, and business results.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- Company Secretary qualification is essential; a legal qualification would be an additional advantage.