Group Head, Legal and Compliance at Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting

Summary:

The Group Head, you must possess knowledge or experience in corporate law, employment law, or intellectual property law. Strong analytical and research skills, Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Representing the company with government, external and global agencies. 
• Creating valuable high-level connections and relationships with all company stakeholders
• Designing the company’s compliance and agency relations
• Have some experience working with global companies and around west’s Africa
• Providing legal and compliance advice: The Group Head, Legal and Compliance is responsible for providing legal and compliance advice to senior management, departmental heads, and employees on matters related to laws, regulations, and policies that may affect the company's operations.
• Developing and implementing compliance policies: The Group Head, Legal and Compliance develops and implements compliance policies, procedures, and standards that align with the company's objectives and ensure adherence to laws and regulations.
• Conducting compliance audits: They lead the compliance audit function to ensure that the organization complies with relevant laws and regulations. The Group Head, Legal and Compliance also identifies areas of potential risk and recommends strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Managing compliance training programs: The Group Head, Legal and Compliance oversees compliance training programs for employees, ensuring that they are trained on legal and regulatory requirements relevant to their roles.
• Collaborating with other departments: They collaborate with other departments to ensure that legal and compliance considerations are integrated into business operations, projects, and initiatives.
• Representing the company in legal matters: They manage the company's legal affairs, including representing the company in legal proceedings, managing disputes, and negotiating contracts.
• Staying up-to-date on legal and regulatory developments: The Group Head, Legal and Compliance keeps abreast of legal and regulatory developments that may impact the company's operations, providing guidance to senior management and departmental heads.
• Building and managing a legal and compliance team: They build and manage a legal and compliance team, ensuring that the team has the required skills, knowledge, and resources to support the company's legal and compliance requirements effectively.
• Overall, the Group Head, Legal and Compliance is a critical member of the executive team, responsible for ensuring that the company operates within the legal and regulatory framework and mitigates potential legal and compliance risks

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES 

• First Degree in Law. Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position and 15 to 20 years as Legal experience.
• Knowledge or experience in Corporate Law, Employment Law, or intellectual property law. 
• Strong analytical and research skills, Excellent oral and written communication skills.