Job Description

National Legal & Compliance PartnerAre you a legal and compliance expert with a keen eye for risk management and regulatory oversight? Were looking for a Legal & Compliance Partner with a strong corporate background to take ownership of legal governance, commercial contractual matters, and corporate compliance on a national basis. If you excel in a dynamic, fast-paced corporate setting and have hands-on experience managing high-value commercial contracts, this role is for you!KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Legal & Contract Management

• Serve as the central point of contact for all legal, compliance, and risk-related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, supplier contracts, and client service agreements.
• Ensure company-wide standardization of contractual terms and conditions.
• Manage legal aspects of tenders, contract disputes, and claims in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee lease agreements and insurance contracts related to company properties and assets.
• Provide guidance on regulatory changes and legal best practices.

Compliance & Risk Oversight

• Develop and maintain a compliance framework aligned with regional laws, industry regulations, and corporate policies.
• Monitor and assess corporate compliance obligations, implementing necessary risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead compliance training initiatives to raise awareness across the organization.
• Manage all company risk registers and reporting processes, ensuring proactive risk identification and resolution.
• Oversee data protection responsibilities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

Corporate Governance & Ethics

• Implement corporate governance best practices, ensuring legal entities adhere to statutory requirements.
• Manage company secretarial duties, including board and shareholder meetings, filings, and corporate resolutions.
• Champion ethical business practices, overseeing reporting mechanisms for ethical concerns.
• Act as a key advisor on M&A activities, financial structuring, and investment risk assessment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:Qualifications:

• Degree in Law
• Additional certifications in Compliance, Risk Management, or Corporate Governance are advantageous.

Experience & Skills:

• 5-10 years experience in a management role within a corporate / engineering environment dealing with commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of international contract frameworks.
• Expertise in managing compliance programs, risk mitigation strategies, and corporate governance processes.
• Experience in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and arbitration processes is highly beneficial.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail with an analytical, solution-driven approach.

Watershed Consulting