Legal & Compliance Specialist

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
• Aid 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
• Aid with discovery management including implementing legal holds and coordinating document collection and retention
• Respond 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
• Aid counsel on administrative compliance and enforcement matters
• Develop factual development, document review, and timeline creation for employment, government contracting, and other regulatory matters
• Build and maintain internal legal and compliance knowledge repositories
• Develop 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Demonstrated ability to manage documentation, track deadlines, and support cross-functional initiatives in a structured, detail-oriented manner

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 (annualized USD).