Compliance Officer (Legal and Regulatory Compliance)New

About the Role
A Legal Compliance Officer ensures that an organization operates within the legal framework and adheres to industry regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards. They play a critical role in risk management, safeguarding the organization from legal violations and ensuring ethical behavior throughout operations.

What You Will Do

• Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure the organization complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Stay up-to-date with legal changes, regulatory updates, and compliance requirements that affect the organization.

• Policy Development and Implementation:

  • Develop, review, and update the company’s internal policies and procedures to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory standards.
  • Implement company-wide compliance programs and ensure all departments adhere to these guidelines.

• Risk Assessment and Management:

  • Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of potential non-compliance and implement corrective measures.
  • Manage legal risks by developing strategies to mitigate exposure to legal liabilities.

• Monitoring and Auditing:

  • Regularly audit and monitor business operations, financial activities, and contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards.
  • Identify gaps or non-compliant areas and recommend necessary corrective actions.

• Training and Awareness:

  • Educate employees and management on legal and compliance matters, including new regulations, ethical standards, and company policies.
  • Provide ongoing training programs to ensure all staff understand compliance obligations.

• Investigations and Reporting:

  • Conduct internal investigations when there are suspected violations of laws or company policies.
  • Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies on compliance-related issues, including any violations and remedial actions taken.

• Liaison with Regulatory Authorities:

  • Act as the point of contact between the organization and regulators, responding to inquiries, inspections, or investigations.
  • Ensure timely submission of mandatory reports and disclosures to relevant government agencies or regulatory bodies.

• Ethics and Integrity Enforcement:

  • Promote ethical behavior throughout the organization and ensure that ethical standards are maintained.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

  • Work closely with other departments, such as legal, finance, human resources, and operations, to ensure comprehensive compliance.
  • Provide legal advice and support to department heads regarding compliance matters.

What We Are Looking For

• A legal background with 2-3 years of working experience in a compliance role is preferred.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to the organization’s industry (e.g., corporate law, labor law, financial regulations, data privacy).
• Ability to identify potential legal risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail to analyze complex regulations and policies.
• Effective communication skills to convey legal requirements and compliance expectations across all levels of the organization.