Legal and Compliance Associate

Job Title: Legal and Compliance Associate

Summary of Role:

The Legal and Compliance Associate will support the Legal & Compliance function and must be capable of handling multiple legal and compliance-related assignments. The role is critical to ensuring legal risk mitigation and supporting the business in making compliant and commercially sound decisions.

Essential Functions:

1. Contracts:

• Review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work (SoWs), Vendor Contracts, NDAs, MoUs, Letters of Intent, Terms of Engagement, Consultant Agreements, and various internal company documents.

• Ensure legal risks are identified and mitigated while balancing business needs and objectives.

• Negotiate within defined contracting standards, while facilitating deal-specific exceptions and customizations.

• Collaborate proactively with business teams to find creative solutions to legal and commercial challenges.

• Provide general legal advisory support and handle legal-related queries as required.

2. Compliance:

• Support the team in ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Stay updated on regulatory developments and best practices across jurisdictions.

• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance programs and monitoring frameworks.

• Monitor key business processes and identify areas of potential non-compliance or risk exposure.

• Assist in preparing for audits and support internal investigations as needed.

• Educate employees on compliance matters and support awareness initiatives.

3. Ownership & Projects:

• Take full ownership of assigned projects and deliverables.

• Support special projects as needed, aligned with strategic business growth while maintaining acceptable risk thresholds.

• Continuously enhance processes to reduce friction points and improve alignment between legal, compliance, and business teams.

4. Training & Awareness:

• Assist in conducting training and awareness sessions on upcoming legal and compliance topics.

• Identify gaps and contribute towards building a robust compliance culture within the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. Exceptional attention to detail.

2. Strong communication skills — both written and verbal.

3. Ability to deliver under tight deadlines with quick turnaround times.

4. Experience working with senior stakeholders.

5. Excellent contract drafting, redlining, and negotiation skills.