Compliance Risk and Legal Manager (43531)

Job title: Compliance Risk and Legal Manager
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: Competitive package
Location: Mauritius
Job published: 07 June 2025
Job ID: 43531

Job Description

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Our client who are providers in the Global technology sector are actively seeking a  Legal, Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager for the Group. 

Key Responsibilities

Legal, Governance, Risk & Compliance

  • Help prepare, review, and manage legal documents like contracts and official company filings, under the guidance of the Senior Legal Counsel.
  • Assist in planning and applying strategies to reduce business risks across legal, financial, operational, and regulatory areas.
  • Support secretarial tasks such as filing official documents, preparing board meeting materials (like agendas and minutes), and managing schedules and reports.
  • Do legal research, keep track of law and regulation changes, and report important updates to the Senior Legal Counsel.
  • Keep accurate and secure records of all legal and compliance documents.
  • Help create and maintain policies and procedures to ensure the company follows all legal and compliance rules.
  • Spot legal or compliance risks related to the tech industry and suggest ways to manage them.
  • Keep a record of all business risks, their impact, and actions taken. Provide quarterly updates to the company's Audit and Risk Committee.
  • Support compliance activities such as checking for regulatory gaps and helping with internal audits and reports.
  • Maintain a checklist and calendar of all compliance deadlines for the company.
  • Make sure all compliance work matches up with current laws, industry standards, and regulations.
  • Communicate with government bodies, service providers, and teams within the company on legal and compliance matters.
  • Review how well current processes are working, report findings, and recommend improvements.
  • Help organize and deliver staff training sessions on compliance and company policies.
  • Work with teams involved in information security projects (like ISO/IEC 27001 and MTCS SS:584) to meet required standards.
  • Provide help and advice to different teams on legal and compliance questions.
  • Support the Board of Directors with research and implementing company goals when needed.

General Duties

  • Always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Work well with managers and team members.
  • Take responsibility for your work and be a reliable team player.
  • Complete any required training or certifications needed for the role.
  • Be ready to help with other tasks when asked.
  • Stay up to date on the company's products, services, clients, suppliers, and internal processes.
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 Professional Conduct

  • Always represent the company in a professional and respectful manner.
  • Help create and support a positive and professional work environment.
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Key Working Relationships

 

  • Work closely with teammates in the Commercial Department.
  • Communicate and collaborate with staff and management across the company.
  • Interact with external partners, such as regulators and insurance companies.
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Required Experience and Qualifications

 

  • A diploma, degree, or similar qualification in Law, Risk, or Compliance.
  • A recognized certification in compliance or risk management.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience working in a legal, compliance, or risk-related role.
  • Good understanding of legal, compliance, and risk processes.
  • Must be comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
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Key Skills and Personal Qualities

 

  • Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Experience with writing and reviewing different types of business contracts.
  • Knowledge of risk management and internal audit practices.
  • Able to understand complex legal issues and explain them clearly to non-lawyers.
  • Able to make sound legal decisions that protect the company's interests.
  • Strong knowledge of legal, compliance, and risk-related rules and regulations.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Able to handle multiple tasks and manage time well.
  • Can work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Highly accurate and efficient in completing tasks.
  • Well-organized with strong administrative skills.
  • Able to think critically and make strategic decisions.

 

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