Legal & Compliance

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.

DataFlow with its best practices in this field such as a high level of data security, cutting-edge technology, rigorous processes, qualified research analysts, and a global network of over 100,000 issuing authorities, verifies professionals credentials from the primary issuer of the document - regardless of its nature.

About the Role:

global Legal, Compliance, and Contract Management functions

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.
• 10+ 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)).
• Experience with contract management software and tools.
• Experience with international legal and compliance issues.

Skills Focus:

This role heavily emphasizes the following skills:

• Legal Research
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Compliance Management
• Risk Management
• Data Analysis
• Dashboard Reporting
• Project Management
• Communication
• Problem-Solving