Vacancy title:
Director of Legal and Compliance
Jobs at:
WasokoDeadline of this Job:
21 April 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop our legal and compliance strategy to support Wasoko’s mission and business goals
• Set up legal & compliance frameworks and procedures across the company to mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery of all requirements
• Ensure timely incorporation of relevant laws, regulations and codes of best practice by monitoring developments in the law.
• Play a critical role and provide support in regulatory relationship management
• Oversee and review of all legal documents relating to Wasoko business
• Assist the business to create and maintain a compliance culture through auditing and regular reporting
• Drive legal due diligence for any new business ventures
• Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders and external third parties to support operations across the Company
• Provide proactive in-house compliance advice to management and staff as needed.
• Coach and mentor senior leaders across the organization on legal matters relating to their functions
Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess:
• 10+ years experience as a qualified lawyer in any of our jurisdictions with a current practicing license
• At least 5+ years in a leadership role preferably in corporate commercial and regulatory
• Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong communicator with the ability to provide both strategic foresight and feedback.
• Ability to understand complex business problems, effectively handle ambiguity and manage change.
• Strong EQ and ability to influence decisions
• Exceptional attention to details
• Previous experience working in fast-paced, decentralized environments; experience helping organizations scale
• Added Advantages
• Multi-country experience
• French language knowledge
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to Wasoko on www.linkedin.com to apply
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