Core responsibilities
Provide legal counsel: Offer expert advice to company stakeholders on a wide range of legal matters.
Ensure compliance: Monitor and ensure the company adheres to all relevant laws and regulations.
Draft and review documents: Prepare and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements to ensure they are legally sound and protect the company's interests.
Risk management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks for the organization.
Manage disputes: Handle and coordinate legal disputes and litigation efforts.
Legal research: Conduct research and analyze legal issues to provide legal opinions and support decision-making.
Corporate governance: Assist with matters related to corporate governance and
Develop and implement programs: Create and maintain comprehensive compliance programs, internal controls, and company policies.
Conduct audits and risk assessments: Perform regular internal audits and risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance.
Monitor and enforce policies: Track company procedures to ensure they adhere to both external regulations and internal policies.
Provide training: Educate employees and management on new and existing compliance requirements and legal changes.
Investigate violations: Look into compliance issues, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
Advise management: Act as a liaison with senior management and department heads to advise on legal and regulatory risks.
Stay informed: Keep up-to-date on new laws and regulations, and update company policies and training accordingly.
Maintain documentation: Keep meticulous records of training, audits, investigations, and other compliance activities for legal protection.