Chief of Legal, Regulatory, & GRC

Job Summary

The Chief of Legal, Regulatory & GRC reports directly to the Group CEO and is responsible for leading all legal, regulatory affairs, governance, risk management, and compliance functions across the Group. The role ensures that all Group entities operate in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate governance standards, and risk management frameworks while supporting the Group's strategic objectives and protecting its interests.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Management

• Lead and oversee all legal matters affecting the organization.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to executive management and business units.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and approve contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Manage external legal counsel and litigation matters.
• Ensure legal risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated.
• Oversee intellectual property, corporate structuring, and legal documentation.

Regulatory Affairs

• Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure organizational compliance with local and international regulatory obligations.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities and government agencies.
• Develop regulatory compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and reporting activities.

Governance

• Establish and maintain corporate governance frameworks and practices.
• Support Board and committee activities, including governance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices.
• Develop governance policies, delegations of authority, and decision-making frameworks.
• Promote ethical business conduct and organizational accountability.

Risk Management

• Lead the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and report strategic, operational, financial, legal, and compliance risks.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor implementation.
• Maintain enterprise risk registers and risk reporting mechanisms.
• Facilitate risk assessments across all business functions.

Compliance Management

• Develop and implement compliance programs, policies, and controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Oversee compliance monitoring, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Lead compliance training and awareness initiatives.
• Monitor and report compliance performance to executive management and the Board.

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute the Legal, Regulatory, and GRC strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing legal and GRC teams.
• Establish key performance indicators and monitor departmental performance.
• Advise executive leadership on emerging legal, regulatory, and risk issues.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and compliance throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent).
• Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field preferred.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent are preferred.
• Licensed legal practitioner where applicable.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in legal, regulatory, governance, risk management, and compliance functions.
• At least 7 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience dealing with regulatory authorities, corporate governance frameworks, and enterprise risk management.

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