Junior Legal & Compliance Associate

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Contract Management
• Draft, review, and maintain standard commercial agreements including NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements, and partnership contracts.
• Support contract lifecycle management, execution tracking, and document repository maintenance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for contract reviews and approvals.
• Corporate & Secretarial Compliance
• Assist in Companies Act compliances, board meetings, shareholder approvals, and maintenance of statutory records.
• Support preparation of resolutions, minutes, and corporate documentation.
• Monitor compliance calendars and ensure timely regulatory filings.
• FEMA & Regulatory Compliance
• Assist in FEMA-related filings and documentation.
• Support preparation of information and records required for RBI and other regulatory submissions.
• Track compliance requirements for domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Legal Research & Advisory Support
• Conduct legal and regulatory research on corporate, commercial, healthcare, technology, data privacy, and intellectual property matters.
• Prepare legal summaries, compliance notes, and management updates.
• Intellectual Property Support
• Coordinate trademark and intellectual property filings.
• Maintain IP records and renewal trackers.
• Support documentation relating to technology licensing and IP protection.
• Compliance Monitoring
• Assist in implementation and monitoring of internal compliance programs.
• Maintain compliance registers and documentation.
• Support audits, due diligence exercises, and regulatory inspections.
• Transaction Support
• Assist in fundraising, investment, and due diligence exercises.
• Organize transaction documents and data room management.
• Coordinate with external counsel, consultants, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• LL.B. / B.Com LL.B.
• Company Secretary (Qualified/Inter/Executive level) preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in a law firm, company secretarial firm, startup, technology company, or compliance function.
• Preferred Skills
• Understanding of Companies Act, FEMA, and corporate governance requirements.
• Basic knowledge of commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.