Legal and Compliance Officer at Smash Technology

Job Description

• The job responsibilities of a Legal and Compliance Officer generally include ensuring that a company or organization operates within the bounds of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• They play a crucial role in managing legal risks and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and standards. Below are some of their key responsibilities:

Responsibilities
Legal Advice and Guidance:

• Provide legal advice to senior management and departments on various legal issues.
• Draft, review, and interpret contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Advise on regulatory and legislative changes that could impact the business.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify areas of non-compliance.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential legal risks to the business.
• Develop strategies for mitigating risks, including compliance training for employees.
• Work closely with other departments to manage and resolve legal and compliance-related issues.

Training and Awareness:

• Design and conduct training programs on legal and compliance issues for employees.
• Promote awareness of legal and regulatory responsibilities across the organization.

Internal Investigations and Reporting:

• Investigate potential violations of laws, regulations, or company policies.
• Prepare reports on the outcomes of investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Cooperate with regulatory authorities or law enforcement when required.

Contract Management:

• Review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure that contracts comply with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Maintain and organize a system for contract tracking and compliance.

Dispute Resolution:

• Assist in resolving disputes, including arbitration, litigation, or mediation, when necessary.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, when required, or manage external legal counsel.

Corporate Governance:

• Ensure that the company adheres to corporate governance principles.
• Advise the board of directors and other senior officials on legal and compliance matters.
• Oversee the company’s ethical standards and code of conduct.

Reporting to Regulatory Bodies:

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to regulatory agencies as required by law.
• Prepare and file necessary reports with government bodies.

Collaboration with External Legal Counsel:

• Work with external law firms and legal consultants to handle specific legal issues.
• Coordinate with external counsel in litigation, regulatory matters, and compliance audits.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess Bachelor's Degrees in Law (BL / LLB / JD) with 5 - 10 years relevant work experience.