JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for the corporate governance procedures ensuring each department has properly documented control procedures in place and that these are updated appropriately.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 

ᴧ      Contract review and validations – Customers, Vendors, Distributors, etc.
 

ᴧ      Corporate governance – maintaining all the secretariat duties for our companies.
 

ᴧ      Bank Legal support – e.g., corporate guarantees
 

ᴧ      Legal document maintenance – Licenses (e.g., Industrial Licenses)
 

ᴧ      Project work – e.g., Arab League qualification for exemption on import duties with the trading area
 

ᴧ      Legal entities restructuring
 

ᴧ      Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program.
 

ᴧ      Draft, modify and implement company policies, Supplier Contracts, Sales Agreements and Distribution agreements.
 

ᴧ      Evaluate business activities (e.g., investments) to assess compliance risk.
 

ᴧ      Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
 

ᴧ      Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible Legal compliance risks.
 

ᴧ      Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
 

ᴧ      Prepare reports for senior management.
 

ᴧ      Proactively audit legal documents, processes, and practices to identify loopholes and suggest improvements.
 

ᴧ      Collaborate with external auditors and support HR when needed.
 

ᴧ      Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
 

ᴧ      Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices, when required.
 

Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance.

QUALIFICATION:
 

ᴧ      Education: Graduation in law
 

ᴧ      Language: Arabic and English
 

ᴧ      Skills:
 

-        Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities
 

-        An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations.
 

-        Excellent communication skills
 

-        Integrity and Professional Ethics
 

ᴧ      Experience:
 

-        Proven experience as Legal compliance manager
 

-        In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations
 

-        Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
 

-        A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality.
 

3-5 years’ experience in Corporate Company.
 

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