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.


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