Compliance Officer

About Emerge Legal

Emerge Legal is a dynamic and innovative law firm committed to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Liaison Officer to join our team.

Job Role:

The Compliance Officer will play a crucial role in managing our Licenses & Permits Team and ensuring compliance with various statutory regulations. This position requires a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Maintain a comprehensive tracker (Excel/Google Sheet) for all statutory licenses, registrations, renewals, and approvals across business locations.

• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely renewals to avoid non-compliance or penalties.

• Maintain scanned and physical records of all licenses and applications.

• Liaise with external lawyers, consultants, and vendors for regulatory filings, site-specific licenses, and compliance-related documentation.

• Track assignment-wise progress and follow up regularly to ensure timely completion.

• Prepare briefs and share required information/documents with counsels.

• Collaborate with internal departments (Operations, HR, Admin, Legal, Finance) to collect inputs and documents required for compliance tasks.

• Support cross-functional teams during inspections, audits, and notices by regulatory bodies.

• Draft and manage formal communication with authorities, counsels, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Prepare compliance status reports, dashboards, and MIS for senior management.

• Maintain communication logs and ensure accurate documentation of all filings.

• Track regulatory changes, circulars, and updates relevant to applicable laws (e.g., FSSAI, LM, Shops & Establishment, PCB, etc.).

• Circulate key updates to concerned departments and flag action points.

• Maintain repository of SOPs, process documents, templates, and formats for recurring filings.

• Ensure proper record keeping (physical and digital) of submitted documents, approvals, and licenses.

• Support in preparing documents and checklists for government inspections or third-party compliance audits.

• Coordinate with departments to close audit findings or show-cause notices.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Law degree or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in managing teams and handling regulatory compliance matters
• Strong understanding of statutory laws, rules, and regulations, particularly related to S&E, Trade, CLRA, Drugs, Fire, and other relevant licenses and permits
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
• A chance to work with a talented team of legal professionals

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for regulatory compliance, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter to alisha@emergelegal.co.in