Legal & Compliance Associate

Location: Bangalore, India (Work from Office) Department: Legal & Compliance Reports To: Head of Legal and Compliance Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: Fresher, or minimum 1 year of internship/experience Shift Timing: 10 AM to 6 PM About 21K School 21K School is Asia’s leading online school, delivering world-class education through a flexible and technology-driven learning model across global geographies. Role Overview We are looking for a meticulous and dependable Legal & Compliance Associate to support the Head of Legal and Compliance in keeping the company’s corporate records, statutory filings and regulatory obligations accurate, on time and audit-ready. You will assist across company secretarial work, compliance monitoring, banking and labour law matters, and legal research, while working closely with the Finance, HR, banking and other teams. Key Responsibilities Company Secretarial and Documentation Assist in preparing legal, compliance and company secretarial documents, including meeting minutes, resolutions and compliance reports. Maintain legal and compliance documentation, corporate records and statutory filings in line with regulatory requirements, so they are ready for audits and regulatory reviews. Assist in organising and scheduling board meetings, shareholder meetings and compliance reviews. Compliance Monitoring and Regulatory Tracking Monitor and track compliance deadlines, ensuring timely regulatory filings and updates across departments. Assist in monitoring and tracking regulatory changes, industry best practices and internal policy updates, and in identifying and mitigating risks involved in the business. Collaborate with internal teams to monitor compliance across business areas (banking, legal, finance, HR and others) and ensure timely review and checks of internal controls and processes. Legal Support Support the Head of Legal in managing banking-related legal matters and labour law matters, and in ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations. Assist in conducting legal research and gathering information on legal matters affecting the company. Data Protection and Confidentiality Maintain confidential records, ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy regulations. Stakeholder Liaison and Administrative Support Liaise with external consultants, legal advisors, regulators, bankers and other stakeholders on behalf of the Company. Provide general administrative support to the Head of Legal and Compliance and perform such other tasks as may be delegated from time to time. Preferred Background Fresher, or minimum 1 year of internship/experience in a legal, compliance or company secretarial support role Exposure to corporate governance, statutory filings or regulatory documentation Fluency in English, Kannada; regional languages are an added advantage Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, semi-qualified CS, or any part-time course in law management or a related field. Experience: Fresher, or minimum 1 year of internship/experience in a legal, compliance or company secretarial support role. Understanding of corporate governance, compliance regulations and legal documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with compliance and governance software is a plus.