Legal and Compliance Officer
3 days ago
The Legal and Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the organization operates in full compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. This role involves providing legal guidance, overseeing compliance programs, and mitigating legal risks to protect the organization’s interests. The officer will collaborate with internal teams, monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, and manage risk mitigation strategies to maintain legal and regulatory compliance across all functions of the business.
Responsibilities:
Compliance Management
- Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal standards.
- Oversee compliance audits and ensure corrective actions are taken in response to findings.
- Conduct training sessions for staff to raise awareness of legal and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure the company’s practices align with industry standards and best practices for compliance.
Legal Advisory
- Provide legal advice and support to senior management, business units, and departments on a wide range of legal matters, including contract law, intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory matters.
- Review and draft contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the organization’s interests.
- Assess potential legal risks related to business activities, contracts, partnerships, and transactions.
Risk Management
- Identify legal and regulatory risks and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
- Monitor and analyse changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company’s operations.
- Advise on the legal implications of strategic business decisions, including mergers, acquisitions, and expansions.
Regulatory Liaison
- Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, government agencies, and industry associations.
- Ensure timely and accurate submissions of reports, filings, and other regulatory requirements.
- Represent the company in dealings with regulators and manage responses to investigations or enforcement actions.
Dispute Resolution:
- Manage legal disputes and oversee the resolution process, including negotiations and litigation.
- Work with external legal counsel when necessary, ensuring that the company’s interests are effectively represented in court or arbitration proceedings.
Corporate Governance:
- Assist in the development and enforcement of corporate governance policies.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance laws, including reporting, shareholder relations, and ethical business practices.
Education and Experience:
- Relevant degree.
- 5 years + experience in a legal and compliance role preferably in a corporate environment.
- In depth knowledge of laws, regulations and standards
- Assisting Human Resources with respective Industrial Relation matters (Advisory, representative role)
- Superb written and verbal communication skills.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within 2 weeks
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