SUMMARY:
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.
POSITION INFO:
Key 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
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
Minimum Requirements: - Relevant degree
- 5 years + experience in a legal and compliance role preferably in a corporate environment
- In depth knowledge of laws, regulations and standards
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Strong legal analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
