Position – Senior Manager-Legal & Compliance

Location: Delhi(Remote)

Type:Full Time

Reports to: Team Lead

About DC

Development Consortium (DC) is a non-profit organization (registered in India), dedicated to working with young people and vulnerable communities across India - empowering them to overcome health, education and rights, abuse & injustice issues. At the very core of our existence is the belief that a better future for humanity depends on our capacity to harness change. It is the building of this capacity that is at the heart of our working model.  

DC firmly believes that influencing behaviour change is critical to the success of an impactful program. Many programs run into cultural traditions and taboos that result in constituents resisting an initiative that might dramatically improve their lives. In many cases, the solution is a matter of sequencing, where opening constituents’ minds to a program’s promise precedes efforts to execute the program itself. At the core of most of our intervention designs is a process to encourage beneficial behaviour change, without taking the paternalistic approach of imposing the change on constituents. These could be a mix of approaches such as engaging constituents directly, by enlisting local, trusted peers to investigate cultural norms and elicit change from within the community; or to impact constituents indirectly, by incentivizing critical collaborators to change their behaviours.

Core Values

• Belief – We believe in what we do.
• Resilience – We have the courage and strength to overcome obstacles.
• Empower – We enable agency and nurture potential.
• Accountability – We are responsible for our actions.
• Transparency – We are open and honest.
• Empathy – We listen, understand and respect. 

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. At DC we value people from diverse backgrounds, working to create an open atmosphere of trust, honesty and respect.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Operations Executive / HR Executive to support our internal operations and HR processes. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are keen to learn, grow, and contribute to a mission-driven NGO environment. 

Responsibilities

1. Line Management – Legal & Compliance Team

2. Support the Leadership team for any tasks and also be the backup on all Legal & Compliance matters.

3. Work closely with the Director of Finance and Partnerships.

4. Operational

• Oversee the preparation and drafting of templates for contracts, MOUs, grant agreements, service orders, agreements, financial and non-financial agreements, vendor agreements etc., or bespoke agreements as and when needed based on the programme/project needs.
• Review and improve the existing documents to ensure DC is fully compliant and in accordance with laws applicable to DC.
• Conduct an internal review of the applicable laws to DC and work closely with the leadership team for any improvements to be made.
• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, child policies, POSH, statutory laws, protection rights, etc.) and keep abreast with any changes and amendments that may impact DC and its programmes.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues and provide solutions in the interest of DC.
• Draft and review policy handbooks and any other policies as required from time to time.
• Prepare and impart training modules and PPTs and conduct training on POSH / Child Safeguarding / Whistleblower / Governance from time-to-time.
• Review third-party agreements, MOUs and contracts or any other documents to ensure DC’s full legal rights.
• Ensure, prepare and own the contracting processes for both internal as well as external stakeholders including team members, vendors, interns, and partners.
• Provide internal training to all team members on legal language or specifications from time to time.
• Oversee the development and implementation of internal legal compliance monitoring tools and trackers. 

        5. Strategic

• Keep the executives updated on the current knowledge of alterations in legislation and update as may be needed for DC from time to time.
• Flag any issues with the executives in the legal interest of DC and provide solutions.
• Custodian of all the contracts, MOUs, agreements etc. issued from DC and maintain records, e-filing and ensure data privacy.
• Lead on DC’s legal projects and work closely with DC’s core team.
• Develop DC’s legal strategy in alignment with its mission and long-term goals.
• Advise the leadership team and board on strategic legal risks and organizational decisions.
• Engage in high-level negotiations with donors, regulatory bodies, and partners on legal matters. 

        6. Governance (Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team)

• Be responsible for organizing Board meetings, sending notices to members, minuting and sharing action points.
• Ensure follow-ups are made for the relevant teams from the Board meetings’ action points.
• Circulate Board meeting minutes to the Board Members and lead on the coordination with the members with support from the Executive Leadership Team.
• Ensure all governance policies are up to date.
• Manage all tasks related to Registrar of Societies, Memorandum and Articles of Association, including POSH reporting  etc.
• Lead legal orientation for new board members and ensure understanding of their legal duties.
• Conduct periodic reviews of the governance framework and recommend enhancements to the board. 

       7. Communication

• Communicate and negotiate with external stakeholders (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust.
• Be focal point for all Legal related matters and provide support including complex matters.
• Provide updates and reports to the internal committees, partners and the Board on a regular basis on relevant legal issues.
• Conduct Board and Annual General Meetings and the related compliances for DC and its Affiliates
• Engage with external counsel on high-stakes or specialized legal matters. 

        8. Organisation

• Be part of DC’s core team and maintain high values and high levels of integrity.
• Represent DC in legal networks to stay ahead of sectoral developments.
• Manage the Legal & Compliance team and mentor them.
• As part of the Senior Leadership Team work as a business partner and compliment each other’s function and support.
• Work closely with the Finance and Operations team.
• Work closely with Project Leads/Representatives and advise for “Legal Matters” from time to time.
• Lead performance reviews, development plans, and succession planning for the legal team.
• Implement capacity-building initiatives to raise legal awareness across departments, projects and programs. 

Required Qualification and Skills:

Why Join us:

• Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven NGO.
• Supportive team culture and learning environment.
• Scope for growth and skill development. 

Remuneration: Rs.1,00,000 - Rs. 1,20,000 per month.

Joining: Immediate

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply by July  3 1st, 2026, via google form link.

To apply:  https://forms.gle/QteHJD8zzH5WYC9g6