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– legal duties:

Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of corporate compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulations

Coordinating the systems necessary for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the company's continued compliance with regulatory standards outlined by federal, state and local statutes

Collecting and analyzing regulatory compliance trends and data to assist in the development and implementation of improvement initiatives as appropriate

Communicating with senior management and legal staff as necessary to ensure the company is informed on regulatory issues and updates

Providing tools to managers, directors and staff for continuous survey readiness

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Anti-money laundering

Audit compliance

Compliance risk

Corporate governance

Customs regulations

Due diligence

Export laws

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

National salary range for Compliance Manager – Legal

94750 - 138500

Low

94750

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

111000

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

138500

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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