Associate, Legal & Compliance Division (India)

YCP; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

YCP is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Associate in India to support regulatory and corporate matters across Bengaluru and Gurgaon. The role involves Indian regulatory advisory, contract drafting, and cross-border coordination for client engagements and internal governance.

The candidate should have a strong foundation in Indian corporate and commercial law, with 2–5 years of relevant experience and excellent English communication skills in drafting and research.

Qualifications

• LLB from a reputable university and Bar admission.
• 2–5 years of relevant legal experience (preferably a combination of practising and in-house).
• Strong understanding of Indian corporate and commercial law.
• Experience in regulatory advisory, compliance, or transactional support.
• Strong English communication, drafting, and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory and advisory support on Indian laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Support corporate structuring, licensing, and compliance matters.
• Assist with due diligence and cross-border projects.
• Liaise with regulators and external counsel as needed.
• Support internal governance, risk management, and templates.

Skills

Regulatory research

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border coordination

English communication

Education

LLB

Job description

Legal Associate – Bengaluru/Gurgaon India

YCP is a Singapore-based advisory and consulting firm listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Founded in 2011, the Group has achieved exponential growth and now has 700+ professionals across 20+ offices globally, including China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, and Vietnam. Our advisory arm focuses on consulting engagements related to new business development, business turnaround, financial advisory including M&A due diligence, digital marketing, and global expansion support. Our investment arm operates businesses in personal care, F&B, early education, pet care and other strategic sectors across Asia. Please visit https://ycp.com/ for more details.

We are committed to nurturing the next generation of business leaders in Asia by providing real, hands-on experience across both advisory and investment work. Due to the continued growth of our office, we are seeking a detail-oriented and versatile Legal Associate based in India to support our India office. This role involves providing Indian regulatory and corporate legal advisory support across client engagements, internal governance matters, and cross-border projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Advisory Support
  • Provide legal research and analysis on Indian laws and regulations, including corporate, commercial, employment, licensing, and sector-specific regulations.
  • Support client engagements requiring regulatory interpretation and compliance assessments.
  • Assist in preparing legal opinions, regulatory memoranda, and advisory reports for clients.
  • Monitor regulatory developments in India and provide updates to internal teams and clients.
• Corporate & Commercial Matters
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (e.g., service agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, vendor agreements).
  • Support corporate structuring, company incorporation, licensing, and compliance matters.
  • Assist with due diligence exercises for transactions and investment projects.
  • Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and government authorities where necessary.
  • Dispute Management
    • Support on disputes, including liaising with internal teams, external counsel, counterparties, regulators, and government authorities where necessary.
    • Assist in internal fact-finding and preparation of materials relating to disputes or potential claims.
• Regional & Cross-Border Coordination
  • Support cross-border projects involving multiple jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate with regional teams to ensure consistency in legal and regulatory positioning.
  • Assist in harmonizing templates, risk frameworks, and compliance processes across the region.
• Internal Governance & Risk
  • Support internal compliance, risk management, and governance processes.
  • Maintain legal documentation and ensure adherence to firm policies.
  • Contribute to the development of internal legal templates and best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a reputable university. Admitted to the Bar.
• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant legal experience (preferably a combination of practising and in-house experience).
• Strong understanding of Indian corporate and commercial law.
• Experience in regulatory advisory, compliance, or transactional support preferred.
• Strong communication skills in English
• Strong drafting, analytical, and research skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.