LEGAL & COMPLAIANCE MANAGER

Job Summary
The Legal and Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s legal matters and ensuring full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
This role provides legal guidance, mitigates risks, and promotes ethical business practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory:
Provide legal advice to management on business operations, contracts, and regulatory issues
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents
Manage relationships with external legal counsel
Compliance Management:
Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies
Ensure adherence to local and international regulatory requirements
Conduct compliance audits and risk assessments
Risk Management:
Identify legal and regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Maintain a risk register and track compliance issues
Corporate Governance:
Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and best practices
Support board and management with governance-related matters
Maintain statutory records and filings
Regulatory Liaison:
Interface with regulatory authorities and ensure timely reporting
Monitor changes in legislation and advise the organization accordingly
Training & Awareness:
Conduct compliance training for employees
Promote a culture of ethics and integrity within the organization
Investigations & Reporting:
Handle internal investigations related to compliance breaches
Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.