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Compliance Manager – Legal

Compliance Manager – Legal Job Description

The compliance manager supervises the workflow of the compliance administration team or department. This includes planning, overseeing and maintaining the compliance risk controls and reviews throughout the organization and reviewing and testing procedures, processes and programs as necessary.The compliance manager should possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant experience, including that of regulatory compliance in the company's respective field. Previous management experience is preferred. Candidates should have excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to prioritize workload and respond to variability based on organizational needs. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software programs, are required.

Typical compliance manager duties:

Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of corporate compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulationsCoordinating the systems necessary for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the company's continued compliance with regulatory standards outlined by federal, state and local statutesCollecting and analyzing regulatory compliance trends and data to assist in the development and implementation of improvement initiatives as appropriateCommunicating with senior management and legal staff as necessary to ensure the company is informed on regulatory issues and updatesProviding tools to managers, directors and staff for continuous survey readiness

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Salary for Compliance Manager – Legal
93000 - 136000
Low
93000
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
109000
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
136000
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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