Graduate Trainee (Apprentice), Global Legal at Russell Investments, Mumbai: Apply Now!

Russell Investments is inviting applications for a 12-month Graduate Trainee/Apprenticeship in its Global Legal team in Mumbai.

About Russell Investments

Russell Investments is a global investment solutions and outsourced financial partner serving institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors. The firm has offices across major global financial centres, including Mumbai.

The Mumbai office is based in Goregaon (East) and works with teams across functions, geographies, and time zones.

About the Opportunity

Russell Investments is offering a 12-month Graduate Trainee/Apprenticeship opportunity in its Global Legal team. The Company Secretary Apprentice will support the India company secretarial and corporate governance teams, while gaining exposure to company secretarial matters across multiple jurisdictions.

The apprenticeship combines theoretical knowledge with on-the-job training and is designed to provide practical industry exposure and professional development.

Position

The position is for a Company Secretary Apprentice reporting to the Company Secretary.

Duration

The apprenticeship is for 12 months.

Mode

The position is full-time and on-site.

Location

The opportunity is based in Goregaon (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Shift

The role follows India Standard Time, with the Mumbai office operating varying shifts to support collaboration across global time zones.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Candidates should have completed or be appearing for the ICSI Professional Programme and should be seeking to complete the mandatory 12-month practical training requirement under ICSI.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates pursuing or having completed a Law degree from a recognised university.
• Candidates should not be self-employed.
• Candidates should not be enrolled under other government-funded programmes.
• Candidates should not be practising professionally at the time of application.
• Candidates should not be registered on the EPF/ESIC Portal.
• Candidates should not have completed their education from a foreign university.
• Apprentices must have their Aadhaar seeded with their personal mobile number and personal email address.

Roles & Responsibilities

Corporate Governance & Records

• Assist in maintaining statutory registers, minute books, corporate records, and other company secretarial documentation.
• Support entity management activities, including maintaining director, shareholder, authorised signatory, and corporate information.

Board & Committee Administration

• Assist in preparing notices, agendas, minutes, resolutions, extracts, and other documents for board, committee, and shareholder meetings.

Statutory Compliance & Filings

• Assist with e-filings, annual returns, event-based filings, and other submissions to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and other regulators under supervision.
• Help maintain regulatory calendars and track statutory deadlines.
• Support the timely completion of routine compliance activities.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers, including auditors, consultants, lawyers, and company secretarial service providers.

Regulatory & Due Diligence Support

• Assist with KYC, due diligence, regulatory, audit, and internal governance requests.
• Prepare and organise relevant documentation for such requests.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should have:

• A strong interest in company secretarial work, corporate governance, compliance, and legal operations.
• Good drafting skills and the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organised documents.
• Strong attention to detail and a process-focused, deadline-conscious approach.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, follow up proactively, and seek guidance when required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic document management tools.
• A team-oriented and action-oriented approach with a high degree of self-management.

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Application Procedure

Interested candidates may apply through the official Russell Investments careers portal:

The job posting does not specify an application deadline.