Graduate Trainee (Apprentice), Global Legal

Joining our Mumbai office means becoming part of a globally connected team where associates collaborate across functions, geographies, and time zones to support the work of a globally recognized asset management firm. Based in Goregaon (East), you will have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues around the world, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and build your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment. The Mumbai office operates with varying shifts to support collaboration across global time zones.

For more information, please visit https://www.russellinvestments.com.

Job Description:

Graduate Trainee/Apprenticeship – Global Legal

Apprenticeship is a 12-month program that will provide a comprehensive learning experience, blending theoretical knowledge with on-the-job training. Over the 12-month period, apprentices at Russell Investments will gain valuable exposure to industry while developing essential soft skills and acclimating to a professional corporate environment.

Eligibility

Should not be self-employed

Should not be enrolled under other government-funded programs

Should not be practicing professionally at the time of application

Should not be registered on EPF/ ESIC Portal

Should not have completed their education from a foreign university

Apprentices who enroll should have their Aadhaar seeded with their personal mobile number and personal email address. This is a mandate

Role Summary

The Apprentice will support RIIV India and company secretarial teams with corporate governance, statutory compliance, entity management, and board/committee administration. The role offers hands-on India co-sec experience, along with exposure to global co-sec matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

Candidate should have completed the ICSI Professional Programme and mandatory practical training requirement under ICSI.

Strong preference will be given to candidates have completed a degree in Law from a recognized university.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining statutory registers, minute books, corporate records, and other company secretarial documentation.

Support preparation of notices, agendas, minutes, resolutions, extracts, and other documents for board, committee, and shareholder meetings.

Assist with e-filings, annual returns, event-based filings, and other submissions with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and other regulators, under supervision.

Help maintain regulatory calendars, track statutory deadlines, and coordinate timely completion of routine compliance activities.

Support entity management activities, including collation and maintenance of director, shareholder, authorised signatory, and corporate information.

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

Assist with KYC, due diligence, regulatory, audit, and internal governance requests by preparing and organising relevant documentation.

Candidate Requirements

Strong interest in company secretarial, corporate governance, compliance, and legal operations.

Good drafting skills and ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organised documentation.

Strong attention to detail, with a process-focused and deadline-conscious approach.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow up proactively, and seek guidance where required.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic document management tools.

Team player with a positive, action-oriented attitude and high degree of self-management.