Legal and Compliance Associate

Job Title: Legal and Compliance Associate

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Open Positions: 1

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Legal and Compliance Associate with a strong

foundation in corporate law and Company Secretary (CS) qualification. The ideal candidate will

work closely with our team to manage day-to-day legal, secretarial, and compliance functions,

supporting our business goals while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal and Compliance Management

• Manage day-to-day legal, regulatory, and labour law compliance, ensuring the

company adheres to local and international laws and regulations.

• Conduct thorough reviews of legal agreements and contracts to identify and

mitigate potential risks.

• Handle documentation associated with secretarial and audit requirements, including

organizing files, maintaining records, and preparing compliance reports.

2. Corporate Secretarial Management

• Assist in preparation of board and shareholder meeting notices, agendas, and

minutes.

• Draft board resolutions and maintain statutory registers as per the Companies Act,

2013.

• Support in filing forms, returns, and documents with the Registrar of Companies

(ROC) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

• Coordinate annual filings, directors disclosures, and compliance calendars to ensure

statutory deadlines are met.

3. Data and Document Management

• Compile and organize data for audits, secretarial compliance, and regulatory

reporting.

• Develop and maintain a centralized repository for legal and compliance

documentation to ensure efficient data retrieval and record-keeping.

• Establish and regularly update legal and compliance trackers to ensure ongoing

transparency and timely action on outstanding compliance matters.

4. Documentation Preparation and Formatting

• Proofread, prepare, and format legal documents, ensuring that execution versions

are accurate, compliant, and professionally presented.

• Manage legal agreements from draft to final execution, ensuring compliance with

internal standards and applicable laws.

• Leverage software tools to streamline and automate document preparation, review,

and approval processes, minimizing manual tasks and improving efficiency.

5. Process Improvement

• Work on streamlining and automating legal and compliance processes, enhancing

productivity and minimizing errors.

• Identify areas for improvement within existing legal and compliance functions and

recommend solutions to streamline workflows.

6. Communication and Coordination

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR, Finance, and Business

Operations, to address compliance and regulatory concerns.

• Maintain effective communication channels with external stakeholders, including

legal advisors, regulatory authorities, and auditors, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Law (BA.LL.B.) and/or Company Secretary (CS)

qualification or equivalent.

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience corporate law, compliance, or secretarial practice.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word with tracked changes) and G-

Suite (Gmail and Google Drive). Familiarity with legal and compliance software is a plus.

• Soft Skills: Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) with a keen eye for

detail. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Ability to work under pressure and

meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.