Legal Affairs & Compliance Officer

About the Role
The position is responsible for providing legal advisory support, ensuring company-wide compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and supporting corporate governance practices. This role is essential in safeguarding the company's interests and mitigating legal risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and legal memoranda to safeguard company interests.
• Provide legal advice to internal departments to support informed decision-making and mitigate legal risks.
• Monitor company compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory instructions.
• Develop and update governance and compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory disclosures and announcements.
• Maintain compliance and legal risk registers.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and respond to inquiries.
• Manage legal cases with external legal counsel.
• Support Board and committee activities.
• Monitor conflicts of interest disclosures.
• Deliver compliance and governance training.
• Strengthen internal control and risk management frameworks.
• Prepare governance and compliance reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field.
• 2-4 years in legal, compliance, or governance roles.
• MUST have Certifications: GRC Certification, IFSAH Certificate.
• Must be very good in English (B2 at least).