Legal & Compliance Manager at Synlab

Details

• Implementation, continuous improvement, and monitoring of Synlab's Compliance Programme within the respective region in close cooperation with Group Compliance, in harmony with the local state and industry regulations / laws (to apply whatever is stricter)

Job Description

• Implementation of the Group Compliance Programme within the respective country /region and monitoring of implementation, preparation of reporting’s to the Group Compliance Committee
• Advising SYNLAB Members and third parties in the respective country / region on the SYNLAB Code of Conduct and supporting compliance policies and providing training
• Determination of appropriate monetary thresholds and approval steps relating to matters contemplated in the ABC and Sanctions Guidelines; providing reporting to the Group Compliance Committee on approvals of all gifts, invitations, hospitality, donations and sponsoring as outlined in the ABC and Sanctions Guideline
• Drafting, implementing, and overseeing local compliance guidelines and procedures, in harmony with the local state and industry regulations / laws (to apply whatever is stricter)
• In the event of potentially serious compliance violations, responsibility to stop the activities in question; immediate reporting of the violation to the Group Compliance Committee and when appropriate the local CEO
• Identification of compliance risks and performance of periodic compliance audits with the support of the Group Compliance Manager
• Provide legal advice and opinion to business units
• Liaise with Company Legal representatives on legal issues
• Provide administrative support to other department
• Management of correspondence (internal/external) for the organisation
• Maintaining filling system and administration - Electronic and manual
• Preparation for meetings and taking minutes at meetings
• Quality management documentation
• Preparing necessary document for Management, Leadership and Board meetings
• Handling of correspondences coming in and going out of the organisation

Knowledge, Skill And Experience

• Degree, professional qualification or equivalent in Law
• 4-7 years’ relevant experience (Post NYSC)
• Strong project management skills.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Legal requirement and procedures
• Brilliant oral and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment and exceptional reasoning skills
• strong negotiation skills
• Experience of successfully leading and managing a diverse team.
• Experience of working collaboratively and in partnership with other organizations, with demonstrable experience of delivery across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and effectively managing change in large complex environments