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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Compliance Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our organization adheres to legal standards and in-house policies. You will be responsible for enforcing regulations in all aspects and levels of business as well as providing guidance on compliance matters. The goal is to preserve the company’s integrity by making sure it stays on a lawful and ethical course. As a Legal Compliance Officer, you will develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies. You will evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously. You will also revise procedures, reports, etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues. Additionally, you will draft, modify, and implement company policies. Collaborating with corporate counsels and HR departments to monitor the enforcement of standards and regulations is also a key part of this role. You will be responsible for managing compliance audits and investigations, as well as preparing reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as required. The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of the law and corporate governance best practices. You will be a professional of high ethical standards and work diligently to complete your duties keeping in mind the objectives of the business. You must be comfortable saying “no” when necessary and be result-oriented. If you have a strong background in legal compliance and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.
- Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.
- Revise procedures, reports, etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
- Draft, modify, and implement company policies.
- Collaborate with corporate counsels and HR departments to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations.
- Manage compliance audits and investigations.
- Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as required.
- Provide guidance on compliance matters.
- Ensure adherence to legal standards and in-house policies.
- Stay up-to-date with regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
- Conduct regular training sessions for employees on legal and compliance issues.
- Monitor the implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
- Handle compliance-related complaints and issues.
- Liaise with external auditors and regulators.
- Develop and maintain a compliance risk management program.
- Ensure that all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes.
- Conduct internal reviews and audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed.
- Investigate and resolve compliance issues promptly.
- Maintain documentation of compliance activities.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as a Legal Compliance Officer.
- In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations.
- Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record-keeping.
- A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality.
- Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities.
- An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Certified compliance professional is a plus.
- BSc/BA in law, finance, business administration or related field.
- Proven experience in risk management.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance best practices.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in MS Office and compliance management software.
- Strong organizational skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with compliance audits?
- How do you stay updated with the latest regulatory changes?
- Can you provide an example of a compliance issue you resolved?
- How do you handle conflicts between compliance requirements and business objectives?
- What strategies do you use to ensure employees adhere to compliance policies?
- Can you describe a time when you had to say 'no' to a senior executive?
- How do you manage and prioritize multiple compliance projects?
- What tools or software do you use for compliance management?
- How do you approach training employees on compliance matters?
- Can you describe your experience with risk management?