Overview:
Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Legal & Compliance Specialist. The Legal & Compliance Specialist provides day-to-day operational and substantive support to the General Counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer. This role spans a broad range of practice areas including employment/labor, government contracting, intellectual property, and regulatory matters, as well as compliance program execution and joint venture administration. The ideal candidate works effectively both independently and under attorney direction, manages competing priorities with strong organizational skills, and communicates professionally across all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities:
The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Compliance Program Execution & Operations Support
- 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
Joint Venture Administration
- 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
Legal Research & Drafting
- 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
Litigation & Discovery Support
- 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
Regulatory & Agency Filings
- 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
Knowledge Management & Internal Guidance
- 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
Internal Client Support & Cross-Functional Liaison
- 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:
Skills/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
- Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
Education and Experience:
- 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
- Experience supporting legal matters across multiple practice areas (e.g., employment/labor, government contracting, regulatory) and/or corporate compliance program execution preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage documentation, track deadlines, and support cross-functional initiatives in a structured, detail-oriented manner
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
- Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer
The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.
