Operations Associate

Legalease Solutions; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Legalease Solutions is seeking a Junior Associate Operations in Kochi, Kerala. This role offers exposure to Compliance, Infrastructure, Vendor Management, CLM, ISMS, and Process Improvement. You will learn across multiple functions while supporting ongoing operations and documentation.

Fresh graduates are welcome. An MBA in Operations or equivalent degree is preferred; internships in related areas are a plus. Work hours are 9 to 6, Monday to Friday, with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates with an MBA in Operations are encouraged to apply.
• Postgraduate degree in operations or related field preferred.
• Internships in operations/compliance/process management are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support statutory and operational compliance activities and maintain trackers.
• Assist in managing office infrastructure, IT assets, and vendor coordination.
• Support CLM activities, contract tracking, and obligation management.
• Assist in vendor onboarding, documentation, and reviews.
• Contribute to ISMS certification by maintaining docs and evidence.
• Prepare operational reports and management updates.
• Assist in business continuity and process improvement initiatives.
• Explore tech-enabled solutions to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with multiple teams on operational projects.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Adaptable to change

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Education

MBA (Operations) or equivalent postgraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Power BI

Job description

Designation: Junior Associate Operations

Experience (Years): 0-1 year

No. of Vacancies: 1

Location: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular (IC with an initial term of one year (3 months probation))

Location: Kochi, Kerala (Anywhere in Kerala)

Work Timing: 9.00 am to 6.00pm

Work days: Monday to Friday

About the Role

As a Junior Associate Operations, you will work closely with our core Operations team to support the smooth functioning of the organization. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to multiple business functions, including Compliance, Infrastructure, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Information Security (ISMS), Business Continuity, and Process Improvement.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, adaptable to change, and excited to take on new challenges. If you enjoy solving problems, working with cross-functional teams, and continuously improving processes, this role will provide a strong foundation for your career.

What You'll Do

You will be trained and mentored to:

• Support statutory and operational compliance activities, maintain trackers, calendars, and documentation.
• Assist in managing office infrastructure, IT assets, and coordination with vendors and service providers.
• Support Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) activities, including contract tracking, documentation, and obligation management.
• Assist in vendor onboarding, documentation, and periodic reviews.
• Contribute to ISMS certification and compliance initiatives by maintaining documentation and collecting evidence.
• Prepare operational reports, dashboards, and management updates.
• Assist in business continuity, operational research, and process improvement initiatives.
• Explore technology-enabled solutions and automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with multiple teams and support operational projects as assigned.

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for recent graduates who are enthusiastic about building a career in Operations.

Preferred Qualification

• MBA (Operations) or equivalent postgraduate degree.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Internship experience in Operations, Compliance, Administration, or Process Management will be an added advantage.

Skills & Attributes

We value attitude and potential as much as technical knowledge. We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong willingness to learn and quickly adapt to new responsibilities.
• Is flexible and comfortable working across multiple business functions.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Pays close attention to detail and maintains high levels of accuracy.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Can prioritize tasks, stay organized, and manage multiple assignments.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional and global teams.
• Takes ownership, shows initiative, and has a positive, can-do attitude.

Good to Have

Exposure through coursework, projects, or internships in any of the following areas will be an advantage:

• Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, or Power BI
• Process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) concepts
• Information Security (ISMS) awareness
• Basic automation or coding knowledge
• Legal or compliance-related exposure

LegalEase Information Security Roles, Responsibilities & Authority

Roles:

• To ensure that all the information they handle is secure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to follow all the information security policies, procedures, rules and regulations as stipulated in the manuals.
• Responsible to take immediate action to prevent any undesirable situations and report to the officers.
• Responsible to take part in their assigned role in the event of an emergency situation.

Authority

• To report any security incident or weaknesses, which comes to their knowledge.

Contract Staff

• Responsible to follow the rules and regulations and move within the area specified.
• Responsible to obey the instructions for all the officers and staff regarding the work and in emergency situations.
• Responsible to report any undesirable incidents.

Why join LegalEase?

• A work culture that celebrates and encourage diversity
• A workspace imbued with empathy and purpose
• We believe in continuous learning. You will walk away acquiring more skills than you had when you joined us (this is a guarantee on us)
• We value transparency, flexibility and over responsiveness
• A daily 30-minute wellness session coz your mental wellness means a lot to us!
• We are constantly striving to improve the work-life blend
• We believe in FUN at work. We take this very seriously and have FUN as one of our core values