Legal & Compliance Manager at SYNLAB Nigeria

SYNLAB is the leading laboratory services provider in Nigeria. SYNLAB offers a full range of innovative and reliable medical diagnostics for patients, practicing doctors, hospitals and corporate organizations. The services also encompass environmental laboratory analysis. SYNLAB Nigeria is a part of the SYNLAB Group which operates in more than 40 countries across four continents. SYNLAB Nigeria operates 26 facilities across Nigeria

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal & Compliance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Details

Implementation, continuous improvement, and monitoring of Synlab’s Compliance Programme within the respective region in close cooperation with Group Compliance, in harmony with the local state and industry regulations / laws (to apply whatever is stricter)

Job Description

Implementation of the Group Compliance Programme within the respective country /region and monitoring of implementation, preparation of reporting’s to the Group Compliance Committee
Advising SYNLAB Members and third parties in the respective country / region on the SYNLAB Code of Conduct and supporting compliance policies and providing training
Determination of appropriate monetary thresholds and approval steps relating to matters contemplated in the ABC and Sanctions Guidelines; providing reporting to the Group Compliance Committee on approvals of all gifts, invitations, hospitality, donations and sponsoring as outlined in the ABC and Sanctions Guideline
Drafting, implementing, and overseeing local compliance guidelines and procedures, in harmony with the local state and industry regulations / laws (to apply whatever is stricter)
In the event of potentially serious compliance violations, responsibility to stop the activities in question; immediate reporting of the violation to the Group Compliance Committee and when appropriate the local CEO
Identification of compliance risks and performance of periodic compliance audits with the support of the Group Compliance Manager
Provide legal advice and opinion to business units
Liaise with Company Legal representatives on legal issues
Provide administrative support to other department
Management of correspondence (internal/external) for the organisation
Maintaining filling system and administration – Electronic and manual
Preparation for meetings and taking minutes at meetings
Quality management documentation
Preparing necessary document for Management, Leadership and Board meetings
Handling of correspondences coming in and going out of the organisation

Knowledge, Skill And Experience

Degree, professional qualification or equivalent in Law
4-7 years’ relevant experience (Post NYSC)
Strong project management skills.
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
Good knowledge of Legal requirement and procedures
Brilliant oral and written communication skills.
Sound judgment and exceptional reasoning skills
strong negotiation skills
Experience of successfully leading and managing a diverse team.
Experience of working collaboratively and in partnership with other organizations, with demonstrable experience of delivery across organizational boundaries.
Demonstrable experience of leading and effectively managing change in large complex environments