Junior Legal And Compliance Officer

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.

• Successful completion of the national exit examination or equivalent professional qualification requirements.

Professional Experience

• 0–2 years or up to 3 years of relevant professional experience in legal, compliance, regulatory, or corporate environments.

Internship experience is considered relevant and may be counted toward the required experience.

Purpose of the Position

The Junior Legal & Compliance Officer supports the organization in maintaining legal compliance, minimizing regulatory risks, and ensuring that internal operations align with applicable laws, policies, and governance standards.

The role assists in legal documentation, contract review, compliance monitoring, policy implementation, and administrative support for legal and regulatory matters.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Basic understanding of corporate law, labor law, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret legal documents, policies, and procedural guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in legal and compliance documentation.
• Good organizational and record management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and document management systems.
• Ability to conduct basic legal research and summarize findings clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Willingness to learn, grow professionally, and assume increasing responsibility.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing contracts, agreements, and legal documents for compliance and accuracy.
• Support monitoring of organizational compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Maintain legal and compliance records and ensure proper document management.
• Assist in preparing legal correspondence, reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Support policy development, implementation, and compliance awareness activities.
• Conduct legal research and provide summarized findings to support decision-making.
• Coordinate with internal departments regarding compliance and documentation requirements.
• Support audit and regulatory review processes when required.
• Perform additional legal and compliance-related duties assigned by supervisors.

Skills Required:

• Legal / Law