Head of Legal and Compliance

7 days ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ADNOC Group Full time
Roles and responsibilities

Core KnowledgeAreas

  1. Corporateand BusinessLaw :

    • Understanding lawsgoverning contracts, corporate governance, mergers, andacquisitions.

  2. RegulatoryCompliance :

    • Familiaritywith laws and regulations in your industry, suchas:
      • FinancialServices : Anti-Money Laundering (AML), BaselIII.
      • Healthcare :HIPAA, FDAregulations.
      • Technology :GDPR, CCPA, cybersecurityregulations.

  3. Ethicsand CorporateGovernance :

    • Establishingframeworks for ethical decision-making andtransparency.

  4. RiskManagement :

    • Identifying,assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatoryrisks.

  5. ContractManagement :

    • Drafting,reviewing, and enforcing contracts to ensurecompliance.

KeySkills

1. LegalExpertise

  • PolicyDevelopment : Drafting and implementing internalpolicies to comply with legalstandards.
  • LegalResearch : Staying updated on changing laws andregulations.
  • RegulatoryFilings : Preparing and submitting documents toregulatoryauthorities.

2.ComplianceKnowledge

  • InternalAuditing :
    • Conducting regularaudits to ensure adherence to laws and internalpolicies.
  • Investigations :
    • Leadingor assisting in investigations related to fraud, misconduct, ornon-compliance.
  • Reportingand Documentation :
    • Keepingaccurate records of compliance processes and incidentreports.

3.Analytical and Risk AssessmentSkills

  • Identifyingpotential regulatory or legal risks.
  • Developingmitigation strategies and contingencyplans.

4. CommunicationandTraining

  • StakeholderEngagement :
    • Explaining legal andcompliance matters to non-experts, including seniormanagement.
  • EmployeeTraining :
    • Educating employeesabout compliance policies, whistleblower systems, and ethicsprograms.

5.Problem-Solving andDecision-Making

  • Handlingcomplex compliance issues and recommending practicalsolutions.

TechnicalProficiency

  1. ComplianceManagement Software :
    • Tools likeNAVEX, Compliance 360, orMetricStream.
  2. LegalResearch Tools :
    • Platforms likeWestlaw, LexisNexis for case law and regulationupdates.
  3. RiskManagement Tools :
    • Software forrisk assessment and mitigation, such as Resolver orLogicManager.

SpecializedAreas in Legal andCompliance

  1. DataPrivacy andProtection :

    • Ensuringcompliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacyregulations.
    • Implementing data securitymeasures and conducting privacyaudits.

  2. Anti-Corruptionand FraudPrevention :

    • Enforcinganti-bribery laws like the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) orthe UK BriberyAct.

  3. Environmental,Social, and Governance(ESG) :

    • Aligningbusiness practices with sustainability goals and ethicalgovernance.

  4. WhistleblowerPolicies :

    • Creating safeand confidential reporting mechanisms formisconduct.

  5. Third-PartyRiskManagement :

    • Evaluatingsuppliers, vendors, and partners for compliancerisks.
Desired candidate profile

Specialized Areas in Legal andCompliance

  1. DataPrivacy andProtection :

    • Ensuringcompliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacyregulations.
    • Implementing data securitymeasures and conducting privacyaudits.

  2. Anti-Corruptionand FraudPrevention :

    • Enforcinganti-bribery laws like the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) orthe UK BriberyAct.

  3. Environmental,Social, and Governance(ESG) :

    • Aligningbusiness practices with sustainability goals and ethicalgovernance.

  4. WhistleblowerPolicies :

    • Creating safeand confidential reporting mechanisms formisconduct.

  5. Third-PartyRiskManagement :

    • Evaluatingsuppliers, vendors, and partners for compliancerisks.

Certificationsand ProfessionalDevelopment

  1. LegalCertifications :

    • Baradmission in your jurisdiction.
    • Certificationsin contract law or businesslaw.

  2. ComplianceCertifications :

    • CertifiedCompliance & Ethics Professional(CCEP).
    • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager(CRCM).
    • Certified Information PrivacyProfessional(CIPP).

  3. RiskManagementCertifications :

    • FinancialRisk Manager (FRM).
    • Certified Risk andCompliance Management Professional(CRCMP).

EmergingTrends

  1. RegTech(RegulatoryTechnology) :
    • Leveragingtechnology for compliance automation andmonitoring.
  2. AIin Compliance :
    • Using AI forpredictive analytics, fraud detection, and monitoring compliancerisks.
  3. Globalizationof Compliance :
    • Managingcompliance across multiple jurisdictions with varyingregulations.
  4. Focuson ESG :
    • Meeting rising demandsfor ethical and sustainable businesspractices.

CareerOpportunities

  1. Rolesin Legal andCompliance :

    • ComplianceOfficer.
    • LegalCounsel.
    • Risk and ComplianceManager.
    • Chief Compliance Officer(CCO).

  2. Industries :

    • FinancialServices.
    • Pharmaceuticals andHealthcare.
    • Technology andTelecommunications.
    • Energy andManufacturing.

KeyTools toMaster

  • PolicyManagement : NAVEX,LogicManager.
  • RiskAssessment : Resolver,MetricStream.
  • ContractManagement : DocuSign,ContractWorks.
  • LegalResearch : Westlaw,LexisNexis.
Key Skills
Legal & Compliance,Legal Documents,LegalProcess
Employment Type : Full-time
Department / Functional Area: Legal
Experience: years
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1

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