Deputy Manager – Governance, Legal and Secretarial Affairs

India’s oldest and largest national, non-profit, independent economic research institute. NCAER has contributed to high-quality economic research with policy impact for over 70 years. It is among the few think tanks globally with strong field data collection capabilities for national surveys. Research covers macroeconomics, poverty, consumer behaviour, and other policy-focused applied economics.

About the role

A vibrant, dynamic academic environment with world-class faculty and physical infrastructure. The campus offers spaces to unwind, including table tennis, badminton, and walking paths.

Responsibilities

• Manage governance and statutory compliance activities, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Draft, review, and vet MoUs, contracts, agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and other legal documents to safeguard the Institute’s interests.
• Provide secretarial support for the Governing Body, Executive Committee, Advisory Councils, and other governance forums, including preparation of agendas, minutes of meetings, and follow-up on action items.
• Maintain statutory records, governance documentation, compliance registers, and institutional records in an accurate and confidential manner.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on legal opinions, contract negotiations, litigation (if any), and other legal matters.
• Monitor statutory and regulatory compliance timelines and ensure timely filing of returns, disclosures, and other regulatory documentation.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of governance policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and institutional compliance frameworks.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to facilitate governance processes, legal documentation, and compliance-related activities.

Requirements

• Qualified Company Secretary (ACS) with membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• 6–7 years of relevant post-qualification experience in governance, legal, secretarial, and statutory compliance functions.
• Experience in a not-for-profit organization (NPO), research institution, academic institution, Section 8 company, or similar organization with strong governance and compliance requirements is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and reviewing legal agreements, preparing minutes of meetings, managing statutory compliances, and coordinating with legal counsel and regulatory authorities.

Last date to apply: August 5, 2026. Positions remain open until filled.