Career in Nepal| Legal and Compliance Officer

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No. of Vacancy: 1
Experience: - Years
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Apply Before: 2024-05-24 (Closed)

Offered Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Both
Driving License: Yes
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Job Description:

Legal Advisory:

Provide legal counsel to various departments on a range of matters, including contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employment law, and corporate governance.
Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations relevant to the organization's operations and activities.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the organization's interests.
Advise senior management on legal risks and potential impact on business decisions.

Regulatory Compliance:

Monitor and interpret federal, state, and industry-specific regulations and assess regulatory developments affecting the organization's operations and industry.
Develop/update and implement compliance programs and policies to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
Advise senior management on compliance requirements and potential risks related to investment activities.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and manage contract renewals, terminations, and amendments.
Coordinate with external counsel, regulators, and industry associations as necessary.

Investment Compliance:

Oversee compliance with SEBON regulations, including but not limited to the Securities Act 2063; Company Act 2063, and other applicable laws.
Conduct periodic reviews of investment portfolios to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
Coordinate with portfolio managers and analysts to address compliance-related issues and concerns.

Risk Management:

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and recommend strategies to mitigate potential Risk.
Monitor compliance metrics and provide regular reports to senior management and BOD on compliance status and emerging risks.
Assist in the development of risk management policies and procedures.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

Manage or assist in managing litigation matters, including working with external counsel, gathering evidence, and representing the organization in legal proceedings when necessary.
Facilitate alternative dispute resolution processes, such as mediation or arbitration, to resolve conflicts efficiently.

Administrative and Human Resource Management:

Support the development and implementation of HR initiative and system and procedure.
Create and implement effective on boarding plan, develop training and development program, review employment and working condition to ensure legal compliance.
Draft, profound, and edit correspondence, reports, and other documents.
Provide other administrative support to senior management, department heads, and staff as needed.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Collaborate with internal departments, external counsel, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to address legal issues and achieve organizational objectives.
Develop and deliver compliance training programs tailored to investment professionals and support staff.
Foster a culture of compliance by promoting ethical behavior and adherence to company policies.

Reporting and Documentation:

Prepare and submit required regulatory filings, reports, and disclosures in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities, audits, and investigations

Education + Experience

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Adminstration, or a related field, advance degree in Infrastructure Law is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in legal and/ or compliance roles preferably investment industry.
Strong understanding of regulatory environment and regulatory framework, deep understanding of Company Act 2063, Securities Act 2063, Non Residence Nepal Act 2064, Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act 2075 and other prevailing Law and Regulations.
Demostrated expertise in risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and compliance program development.
Hands on experience of dealing with regulators like OCR, SEBON, NEPSE, etc.

Apply Instruction:

Interested candidates are rquested to email their CVs and a cover letter exprssing their interest and detailing their suitability for the role to career@nrmil.com and for more details please visit the www.nrnil.com.