Legal Compliance Officer (Remote)

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Requirements:

• Law school graduate with a minimum of 3 years of experience; postgraduate degree (LL.M. or MBA) is of advantage
• Demonstrated experience in obtaining licenses and permits, particularly for high-risk industry
• Extensive experience in commercial and corporate law (English Common Law)
• Proven track record in managing complex contracts and projects in an international environment
• Excellent qualifications and experience working analytically on complex legal matters
• Ownership of cases and projects, and ability to work proactively to achieve the set targets
• Possesses strong communication skills (written and spoken) in English
• Has strong integrity and ethics and is able to deliver great service, even with difficult customers
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative approaches and solutions

Responsibilities:

• Implement comprehensive assessment of legal risks and opportunities, as well as practical measures to mitigate risks and capture opportunities
• Manage contract reviews and contentious matters
• Assume the function of a compliance officer (incl. Leading the processes of obtaining necessary licenses and permits)
• Provide general guidance and management of legal issues in the field of data protection including GDPR
• Provide advice to a wide range of internal stakeholders
• Manage relations with different authorities
• Research and monitor new legislation and legal trends
• Foster a strong working relationship with the Legal team