Director, Legal and Compliance

The Asia Group•Washington, DC

2d•$180,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Asia Group, LLC is seeking a Director, Legal and Compliance for its Washington, DC office. This is a newly created role reporting to the COO, designed to support the continued growth of TAG’s global business and operations. The position will provide legal counsel on various topics and manage legal risks. The role offers an opportunity to engage with diverse legal matters, collaborate across teams, and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will be a fast learner with intellectual curiosity, expertise in commercial contracts, compliance, intellectual property, and data privacy. Adaptability, proactivity, multitasking skills, and the ability to balance legal risks with business goals are essential. There is a potential for increased strategic and leadership responsibility as the firm grows.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the District of Columbia, or eligibility to waive in.
Minimum of 6-8 years of legal experience with a focus on commercial and business operations matters.
Strong contracts background with exposure to regulatory, governance, and compliance matters; comfort working across multiple legal domains.
Experience managing outside counsel relationships.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills; able to move quickly on routine matters while applying sound judgment to more complex issues.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable working directly with senior leadership and practice teams.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Candidates must be comfortable working across multiple time zones.

Nice To Haves

Combination of law firm and in-house experience, ideally at a consulting, government affairs, or advisory firm.
Experience coordinating with international legal staff.
International mindset and interest in working across cultures, particularly in the Indo-Pacific or Gulf regions.
Demonstrated experience or in-depth knowledge of AI-assisted legal workflows.
Familiarity with generative AI platforms or a growth mindset toward emerging technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the firm's primary legal intake and triage point — assessing incoming matters quickly, handling routine issues directly, and routing specialized issues to legal staff in TAG’s Global Center of Excellence (GCE) or outside counsel as appropriate.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including client consulting contracts, MSAs, SOWs, and partnership agreements.
Oversee TAG's global corporate compliance program — including policy development, training, and monitoring.
Coordinate all compliance-related matters and statutory filings across TAG and its subsidiaries.
Manage immigration and work authorization matters for TAG personnel in coordination.
Support IP protection strategy, including trademark registration and data privacy matters.
Manage day-to-day relationships with TAG's outside counsel — briefing counsel efficiently, tracking matter status, and controlling outside spend.
Establish and maintain escalation protocols and materiality thresholds for matters requiring COO or President and/or CEO involvement.
Drive adoption and continuous improvement of TAG's AI agent for routine legal workflows including contract review, NDA drafting, and compliance research.
May be assigned special projects or other duties as needed according to business needs.