Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Legal & Compliance Specialist to provide operational and substantive support to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. This role involves managing compliance programs, conducting legal research, and supporting joint venture administration among other responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Support execution of the compliance work plan by coordinating initiatives, maintaining action logs/project tracking and status reporting, and preserving program documentation/evidence for audits, inquiries, and leadership updates
- Provide operational support for core compliance activities, including policy lifecycle management, training tracking/metrics, third-party due diligence support, and remediation/corrective action follow-through, as directed
- Administer the Joint Venture (JV) management process by coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to execute governance steps, internal controls, and recurring deliverables
- Maintain centralized, version-controlled JV agreements and governance records
- Track obligations, reporting requirements, and key dates, and escalate governance gaps, missed deliverables, or noncompliance risks to Legal/Compliance leadership
- Perform targeted legal and factual research using electronic research platforms across practice areas including employment/labor, government contracting, intellectual property, and regulatory matters
- Prepare concise written summaries and memoranda for attorney review
- Assist attorneys in drafting and reviewing legal documents including contracts, correspondence, response letters, and preservation memoranda
- Support in-house and outside counsel on litigation, administrative, and regulatory matters
- Assist with discovery management including implementing legal holds and coordinating document collection and retention
- Assist in responding to third-party subpoenas, demand letters, disputes, and government inquiries
- Maintain matter files including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
- Coordinate and assist with filings and correspondence with regulatory and government agencies
- Support counsel on administrative compliance and enforcement matters
- Assist with factual development, document review, and timeline creation for employment, government contracting, and other regulatory matters
- Build and maintain internal legal and compliance knowledge repositories
- Assist in developing internal guidance materials, checklists, and training resources related to compliance, contract processes, and legal requirements
- Serve as a professional point of contact for internal clients
- Triage and respond to routine legal and compliance inquiries and route matters appropriately
- Liaise with Contracts, Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and other departments to support legal and compliance matters
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
- Familiarity with electronic legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) or compliance management tools
- Working knowledge of legal processes, compliance program operations, or both
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively under attorney or compliance leadership direction
- Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
- Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a legal, compliance, or related operational role, preferably in an in-house or corporate environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage documentation, track deadlines, and support cross-functional initiatives in a structured, detail-oriented manner
- Experience supporting legal matters across multiple practice areas (e.g., employment/labor, government contracting, regulatory) and/or corporate compliance program execution preferred
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