The DataFlow Group - Senior Manager - Legal & Compliance (8-15 yrs)

About the Organisation

DataFlow Group is a pioneering global provider of specialized Primary Source Verification (PSV) solutions, and background screening and immigration compliance services that assist public and private organizations in mitigating risks to make informed, cost-effective decisions regarding their Applicants and Registrants.

The company complements its advanced verification processes and long-standing industry expertise by adhering to the highest regulatory standards, including the Joint Commission International (JCI), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Headquartered in Dubai, DataFlow has established offices in multiple regions across the globe to cater to its growing business and client base. Through its worldwide locations, DataFlow provides clients across more than 200 countries with multilingual services that are uniquely tailored to their local markets and native languages. Furthermore, the DataFlow Group utilizes the expertise of proficient language partners to further enhance its linguistic capabilities for the purpose of processing documents and certificates.

To know more please visit: https://www.dataflowgroup.com/

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager to lead our global Legal, Compliance, and Contract Management functions. This pivotal role will be responsible for ensuring the company's legal integrity, regulatory adherence, and effective contract lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of legal principles, compliance frameworks, and contract administration, and will be capable of providing expert guidance to senior leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal & Compliance:

Strategic Legal Counsel:

- Provide expert legal advice to senior management on a wide range of legal and compliance matters.

- Anticipate and mitigate potential legal risks.

- Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business objectives.

Regulatory Compliance:

- Establish and maintain a comprehensive compliance program.

- Monitor and interpret relevant laws and regulations.

- Conduct internal audits and investigations to ensure compliance.

- Manage relationships with regulatory bodies.

Risk Management:

- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks.

- Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.

- Ensure effective risk reporting

Training & Education:

- Provide training and education to employees on legal and compliance matters.

Liaison:

- Act as a liaison with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies.

- Manage intellectual property portfolios.

Contract Management:

- Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution, renewal, and termination.

- Contract Administration: Maintain a centralized contract database and ensure accurate record-keeping.

- Contract Review & Negotiation: Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions to protect the company's interests.

- Contract Compliance: Monitor contract compliance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.

- Contract Reporting: Generate contract reports and provide insights on contract performance.

- Develop contract templates.

Policy Development:

- Develop and implement company-wide legal, compliance, and contract management policies.

- Ensure policies are communicated and understood by all employees.

Dashboard Development & Reporting:

- Dashboard Creation: Design and develop interactive dashboards to visualize key legal, compliance, and contract management metrics using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

- Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and insights.

- KPI Tracking: Define and track relevant KPIs to measure the effectiveness of legal, compliance, and contract management initiatives.

- Reporting: Generate regular reports and presentations for management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.

- Automate data collection and reporting where applicable.

- Ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) required; Master's degree (LLM) or equivalent preferred.

- Significant years of proven experience in legal, compliance, and contract management, with demonstrated leadership experience.

- 8+ years of experience in legal, compliance, and contract management.

- Strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

- Strong experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and administration.

- Experience with contract management software and tools.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Detail-oriented and highly organized.

- Experience creating and implementing compliance programs.

- Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

- Knowledge of data privacy laws.

- High ethical standards and integrity.