Overview:
As a Legal and Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the company adheres to legal standards and regulations, developing compliance policies, and providing legal guidance to mitigate risks.
Responsibilities:
- Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with clients and partners.
- Safeguarding Interests: Protecting the company’s intellectual property and ensuring legal protection.
- Compliance Oversight: Develop, implement, and oversee compliance policies, procedures, and systems to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Legal Guidance: Provide legal advice and support to management on legal matters, contracts, regulatory issues, and compliance requirements.
- Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify potential compliance issues and areas of vulnerability. And minimizing legal risks that could impact the company.
- Training and Education: Develop and conduct training programs to educate employees on compliance standards and legal obligations.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to compliance activities. Prepare reports for management and regulatory bodies as required.
- Investigations and Remediation: Investigate compliance breaches or concerns and recommend corrective actions or remediation plans.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel to address legal and compliance issues effectively.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or related field; Juris Doctor (JD) degree is preferred.
- Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in legal and compliance roles, preferably within the consulting, technology and/or learning & development industry.
- In-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, and compliance standards relevant to our industry.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Compliance Adherence: Level of compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Audit Findings: Outcomes of compliance audits and risk assessments.
- Training Effectiveness: Effectiveness of compliance training programs through employee feedback and comprehension assessments.
- Incident Response: Effective handling and resolution of compliance incidents or breaches.
- Documentation Accuracy: Accuracy and completeness of compliance-related documentation and reports.
- Legal Issues Management: Efficiency in resolving legal matters. And quality and appropriateness of legal advice provided to management.
- Stakeholder Satisfaction: Stakeholder satisfaction with legal and compliance support provided.
- Contract Cycle Time: Time taken to complete the contract negotiation process and documentations.
Intellectual Property Protection: Effectiveness of strategies to safeguard company assets.
