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Legal and Compliance Officer Job Vacancy at RusselSmith Group
RusselSmith is an ISO 9001:2008 certified asset integrity management
services company incorporated to serve the needs of the global oil and
gas exploration and production industry, using rope access
technology as our principal medium of access.
A career at RusselSmith offers you growth and a chance to make a
difference. Throughout our history, we have continued to help our
employees realize their dreams, whilst creating opportunities for them
to fulfill their personal and professional potential.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Legal and Compliance Officer
Job Reference Code: PPM010
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time
Summary of Functions
- Reviews, revises and initiates policies and procedures for the
general operation of the Compliance scheme and its related activities to
prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Monitors the
day-to-day operation of the scheme.
- Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
- Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Director, O&HPM informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
- Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including promoting (a) heightened awareness of Standards of Conduct, and (b) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
- Monitors the performance of the Compliance Program and relates activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.
- Reviewing and or drafting contractual agreements with employees, contractors, consultants, vendors and customers
- Dealing with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders.
- Collaborates with other departments (e.g., Finance, QHSE &
Government Relations) to ensure compliance to applicable statutory laws
& regulatory requirements.
- Under the supervision of the Director, O&HPM, deals with
personnel legal issues and consults with the external attorney as needed
to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
- Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies,
procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the
initiation of investigative procedures. Assists with overseeing the
system for uniform handling of such violations.
- Deputizes as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure
that compliance Issues/concerns within the organization are being
appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
- Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of
other departments to remain and stay abreast of the status of all
compliance activities and to identify trends.
Requirements
Educational Qualifications:
- A university degree in legal is preferred.
- Professional certification is an added advantage
Experience Required:
Skills/Qualifications Required:
- Good people management and relationship skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good interpersonal and team-working skills
- Good presentation skills, team spirit and project management skills
- Good organizational and administrative skills
- Good reasoning skills and multi-tasking skills
- Familiarity with statutory laws and regulations is required
- Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
- Understanding of business practices and corporate governance
- Possess diplomacy, meticulous, intuitive and attentive to detail
- Proficiency in applicable Microsoft Office Tools
- Good communication skills (written/verbal)
Physical Demands:
- Occasional travel by airplane and automobile in conducting
business is necessary. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for
communication is essential.
- Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision
within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive
ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
- No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force
occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of
common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and FAX
machines.
Work Environment:
- The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting.
Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a
computer monitor.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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