Job Summary: The Chief Legal & Compliance Officer  is a senior executive responsible for overseeing and managing all legal and compliance matters within an organization. This role involves providing legal guidance, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks. He is also responsible for promoting a culture of ethics and integrity within the organization.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Legal Oversight:

• Provide legal advice and guidance to the executive team and other departments within the organization.
• Review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.

Compliance Management:

• Develop, implement, and oversee compliance programs to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and update compliance policies and procedures accordingly.

Regulatory Affairs:

• Interact with regulatory agencies and authorities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage regulatory filings and responses to inquiries or investigations.

Risk Management:

• Identify legal and regulatory risks associated with the organization's operations and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to minimize legal and compliance risks.

Corporate Governance:

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices.
• Oversee board meetings, corporate filings, and governance policies.

Ethics & Integrity:

• Promote a culture of ethics and integrity throughout the organization.
• Develop and implement ethical standards and codes of conduct.

Litigation Management:

• Manage and coordinate legal disputes, including litigation and arbitration.
• Work with external legal counsel to represent the organization's interests in legal proceedings.

Training and Education:

• Develop and deliver legal and compliance training programs for employees.
• Ensure employees are knowledgeable about legal and compliance requirements relevant to their roles.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Compliance Rating
• Regulatory Audit Findings
• Litigation Success Rate
• Ethical & Integrity Index
• Training Effectiveness
• Risk Mitigation Effectiveness

Experience, Educational Requirements, and Skill Set:
Years of Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years of legal experience, with significant experience in compliance and regulatory affairs.

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws , or equivalent degree from an accredited law college.
• An advanced degree (full-time Master of Laws or equivalent from a premier institute) is strongly preferred. Additional certifications in compliance or related fields are a plus.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address operational challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements to the organization's operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct and integrity.