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About:
Role:
Executive Officer
Location:
Initial posting at Delhi/Noida and liable to be transferred anywhere in India.
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University.
- Experience not essential.
- Strong knowledge of civil, corporate, commercial, service, and regulatory laws, with ability to interpret and apply statutes, rules, and judicial precedents.
- Proficiency in legal research, drafting petitions, contracts, notices, affidavits, MoUs, and policy documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Familiarity with the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, disciplinary mechanisms, ICAI regulations, Companies Act, SEBI, RBI, FEMA, and allied legislations.
- Experience in coordinating with legal counsels, preparing case briefs, and managing litigation before courts, tribunals, and quasijudicial authorities.
- Ability to vet agreements, monitor compliance, and ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory obligations.
- Competence in conducting comparative legal analysis, preparing notes/opinions, and supporting committees with legal insights.
- Strong written and verbal communication to prepare legal briefs, white papers, representations, regulatory responses, public consultations and policy submissions, and represent ICAI before stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will support the Institute’s legal, regulatory, and compliance functions. The incumbent will provide research-based legal advice, draft and review contracts, agreements, and policies, and assist ICAI’s committees and management in litigation, regulatory matters, and governance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities – The job responsibilities outlined below are indicative and provided for informational purposes only. These may vary depending on the department to which the incumbent is assigned. The specific profile and duties of the incumbent will be determined after joining, and the individual may be required to assist in performing any of the roles listed below.
1. Research & Advisory:
• Conducting in-depth research on civil, corporate, commercial, financial service, and regulatory laws applicable to ICAI.
• Providing legal opinions, briefs, and recommendations to committees, management, and members. • Monitoring changes in legislation, rules, regulations, and judicial pronouncements affecting ICAI and the accounting profession.
2. Drafting & Documentation:
• Drafting, vetting, and reviewing contracts, MoUs, agreements, notices, affidavits, policies, and internal circulars.
• Preparing legal briefs, reports, and policy submissions for management, committees, and regulators.
• Maintaining accurate legal records, documentation, and reference materials for institutional use.
3. Litigation & Compliance Support:
• Coordinating with external counsels and manage ICAI’s representation before courts, tribunals, and quasi-judicial authorities.
• Tracking ongoing litigation and regulatory matters, ensuring timely compliance with legal requirements.
• Assisting in disciplinary proceedings, professional misconduct cases, and internal investigations.
4. Regulatory & Governance Support:
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks, including Companies Act, Chartered Accountants Act, SEBI, RBI, FEMA, and other relevant laws.
• Supporting committees in policy formulation, regulatory submissions, and institutional governance matters.
• Advising on risk mitigation, contractual obligations, and legal consequences of proposed actions.
5. Stakeholder Coordination:
• Liaisioning with regulators, government agencies, professional bodies, and internal departments on legal matters.
• Providing guidance and training to staff and members on legal compliance and regulatory changes.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here. Last date of submission 15th April 2026
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