Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs Officer at a Reputable Company

Key Responsibilities:

Legal and Compliance:

• Legal Advice: Provide legal guidance to the business on a range of matters, including contracts, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Compliance Program Development: Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks across the business.
• Contract Management: Review, draft, and negotiate contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners.

Public Affairs and Government Relations:

• Government Relations: Build and maintain relationships with government officials, regulators, and industry associations.
• Public Policy: Monitor and analyze public policy developments that impact the business.
• Reputation Management: Develop and implement strategies to maintain and enhance the company's reputation.
• Crisis Management: Develop and implement crisis management plans to respond to reputational threats.

Other Responsibilities:

• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to ensure that employees understand their legal and compliance obligations.
• Audit and Compliance Monitoring: Conduct regular audits and compliance monitoring to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports to management on legal, compliance, and public affairs matters.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal, compliance, and public affairs role, preferably in a similar industry.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to the industry.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
• Certifications: Professional certifications, such as CCEP (Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional) or CCO (Certified Compliance Officer), are an added advantage.