Legal Counsel Specialized in Compliance and Governance - 1YearMichael Page

International organisation based in Geneva.

Governance and Legal

• Oversee all corporate administration tasks for the organization's entities.
• Coordinate with Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit teams on the creation or dissolution of legal entities.
• Liaise with the Legal Department on significant legal matters.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage organizational risks and exposures.
• Monitor the implementation of mitigating controls and update risk registers regularly.

Compliance

• Design, implement, and enhance compliance programs across the organization.
• Support process and operational improvements through internal audits and external assessments.
• Conduct compliance reviews and testing, serve as the Sanctions Focal Point, and act as Data Privacy Officer.

Business Processes and Controls

• Support the creation, monitoring, and ongoing improvement of business processes across all offices.
• Develop and update Business Continuity Plans.
• Conduct process reviews, ensure compliance, and identify improvement areas for streamlined operations.

Internal Controls Framework

• Develop and manage an Internal Controls Framework for head office and country branches, ensuring effective governance and compliance practices.

• University degree(s) in a relevant field or certification in governance, risk, and compliance.
• Over 7 years of experience in establishing, managing, assessing, and enhancing internal controls related to governance, compliance, quality, assurance, and risk management programs.
• Previous experience working within an NGO environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail in preparing or reviewing written materials, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and strong presentation.
• Proven experience collaborating with or reporting to governance boards (such as audit committees or similar bodies).
• Advanced proficiency in audit methodologies, with particular strength in IT-focused audit environments.
• Strong expertise in developing and implementing compliance and control frameworks, including business process reengineering.
• Solid experience in optimizing business processes and control systems.
• Demonstrated success working in multicultural, diverse settings across multiple levels of seniority.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Skilled in engaging and coordinating with various stakeholders across cultural and professional levels.