Position – Associate-Legal & Compliance
Location: Delhi(Remote)
Ty)pe:Full Time
Reports to: Sr Manager
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
The Associate – Legal & Compliance will play a key role in supporting the organization's legal, compliance, governance, and operational functions. The position requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing contracts, supporting audits, conducting legal research, and facilitating organizational training initiatives. The Associate will work closely with the Manager – Legal & Compliance and contribute to strengthening legal and compliance frameworks across the organization.
Responsibilities
Compliance:
- Report to the Manager- Legal and Compliance and provide support in all legal tasks while working with the Legal and Compliance team.
- Conduct meticulous proofreading and review of legal documents as required, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Maintain and organize legal and operational documentation to facilitate accessibility and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provide support during audits by gathering, organizing, and presenting necessary documentation as required.
- Track ongoing legal and compliance matters and provide regular updates, ensuring deadlines and tasks are met as per project or program timelines.
- Support the team by taking over assigned legal or operational responsibilities during the absence or leave of other team members.
- Undertake any additional operational tasks assigned by the Manager - Legal and Compliance to support the Legal and Compliance team.
Operational:
- Prepare and draft 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 that are used to ensure DC is fully compliant and in accordance with laws applicable to DC.
- Support in drafting new policies and review/update existing policy handbooks and any other policies as required from time to time with guidance and support from Manager - Legal and compliance
- Prepare and impart training modules and PPTs and conduct trainings on POSH / Child safeguardingWhistleblower/ Governance from time-to-time.
- Prepare and own the contracting processes for both internal as well as the external stakeholders including team members, vendors, interns, partners. Provide internal training to all team members on legal language or specifications from time to time.
Research and Development:
- Conduct legal research on relevant requirements for DC and support new assignments as needed.
- Offer legal insights and inputs on documents, and assist in developing research papers and supporting projects undertaken by DC.
- Monitor legislation impacting DC’s processes, provide timely analysis and summaries to the Manager - Legal and Compliance, and assist in updating templates to ensure compliance.
- Draft training materials, manuals, policies, and handbooks as needed, and conduct training sessions for the core team and projects to ensure understanding and adherence to Legal and Compliance guidelines.
Communication:
- Communicate and negotiate effectively with team members and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of processes and tasks.
Organization:
- Be an integral part of DC’s core team and uphold high values and levels of integrity at all times.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head - Legal and Compliance or other representatives of DC to contribute to the organization’s goals.
Required Qualification and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university. A Master's Degree in Law (LL.M.) will be an added advantage.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in legal, compliance, contracts management, governance, or a related field. Fresh graduates with strong internships and demonstrated legal drafting skills may also apply.
- Sound understanding of contract law, corporate compliance, labour laws, and regulatory requirements applicable to non-profit organizations.
- Experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing legal agreements and policy documents.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Experience in conducting training on POSH, Child Safeguarding, Governance, or related compliance topics will be preferred.
Why Join us:
- Opportunity to play a strategic leadership role in a nationally recognized, mission-driven organization.
- Work on impactful programs that improve the lives of young people and vulnerable communities across
- India.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership and contribute to organizational strategy and governance.
- Lead and strengthen legal and compliance systems in a growing organization.
- Flexible remote working environment with a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability.
- Competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- Be part of a passionate team committed to creating meaningful social change
Remuneration: Rs.30,000 - Rs. 40,000 per month.
Joining: Immediate
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply by July 31st, 2026, via google form link.
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