Hr Compliance Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Counsel in HR Department as HR Compliance Executive/Officer to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of our corporate contracts and legal agreements. In this role, Candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and vetting a wide variety of commercial agreements. The ideal candidate will possess a sharp eye for identifying legal risks, exceptional drafting skills, and the ability to safeguard the companys business interests while facilitating smooth commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting & Preparation: Author clear, concise, and legally binding commercial agreements, including but not limited to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Vendor Contracts, Employment Agreements, Partnership Agreements, and Lease Agreements.
• Contract Review & Vetting: Thoroughly review and analyze incoming contracts from third parties to identify unfavorable clauses, ambiguities, and potential legal or financial risks.
• Redlining & Negotiation: Edit and redline agreements during negotiations, proposing alternative language that minimizes risk while maintaining strong business relationships.
• Compliance & Policy: Ensure all templates and executed agreements comply with current local, state, and federal laws, as well as internal corporate governance policies.
• Legal Advisory: Advise on contract terms, potential liabilities, and contractual obligations.
• Repository Management: Maintain and organize the company's digital contract management system, tracking renewal dates, terminations, and compliance milestones.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience: 3–5 years of proven experience explicitly focused on contract drafting and commercial law, either within a corporate legal department or a reputable law firm.
• Technical Skills:
• Exceptional legal writing and drafting skills with a strict attention to formatting and precision.
• Strong mastery of contract law principles and commercial terminology.
• High proficiency with contract management software (CMS) and advanced Microsoft Word features (Track Changes, Redlining).
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to translate complex legal jargon into actionable business advice.