Company Lawyer

• Provide legal advice and support to management and various departments on a wide range of legal issues.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with laws, rulings, and regulations affecting the company.

Document Drafting and Review:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard the company’s interests.
• Ensure that all legal documents are accurate and comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Develop, implement, and oversee compliance programs to ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential legal risks.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations, and communicate potential impacts to the company.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure timely submission of required reports and documentation.

Litigation Management:

• Represent the company in legal proceedings, including court cases, arbitrations, and mediation.
• Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel for specialized legal matters.

Corporate Governance:

• Advise on corporate governance matters and ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements.
• Maintain and update corporate records and documentation.

Risk Assessment and Management:

• Conduct assessments to define and analyze possible risks.
• Evaluate the gravity of each risk by considering its consequences.
• Audit processes and procedures to ensure they meet regulatory and internal standards.
• Develop risk management controls and systems.
• Design processes to eliminate or mitigate potential risks.
• Create contingency plans to manage crises.
• Evaluate existing policies and procedures to find weaknesses and implement solutions and plans.

Training and Development:

• Conduct legal and compliance training sessions for employees to ensure an understanding of legal obligations and company policies.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior within the organization.
• Evaluate employees’ risk awareness and train them when necessary to develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.

Policy Development:

• Draft and revise company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the effectiveness of policies and recommend improvements as necessary.

Qualifications:

• BSc/BA in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience of up to 5 years as a lawyer
• Knowledge of risk assessment and control
• Experience with auditing and reporting procedures
• Familiarity with industry compliance standards and regulations
• Strong computer and research skills; knowledge of analysis software is preferred 
• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Professional Legal and Compliance certification is a plus
• Being good at English is an advantage

Interested, please submit your CV and supporting documents to the address below:

Address: # 1192A, Corner of Yaza Htarni Road & Padauk Street, Pyimana Township, Naypyitaw.

Email to: recruitment@vitheymfi.com.

Phone: +95 98 837 44 874

Deadline for receiving application: 31 Oct 2024

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for writing test or interview.

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