Associate Legal Specialist; Compliance

About The Role

Associate Legal Specialist (Compliance) with responsibilities to contribute to Qatar Airways Group's (QRG) compliance and governance program. You will:

• Assist in advising on legal matters relating to a wide range of compliance regulations and legislation including those relating to Sanctions, Export Control, Anti Bribery and Corruption, Due Diligence, Ethics, Consumer Right, Competition, Governance and Data Protection.
• Draft, review and update policies and procedures on a range of legal and compliance matters.
• Support in understanding, interpreting and applying the compliance law(s) and regulation(s) principles to the QR Group s current and future business strategies, to minimise QR Group s exposure to operational, reputational and financial risk(s).

• Support on matters related to compliance, ensuring Qatar Airways Group is compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist in identifying legal and compliance risks and recommend improvements and robust remedial plans for identified gaps where necessary.
• Assist in providing legal interpretations on compliance laws and regulations with a view to minimize QR Group s exposure to operational, reputational and financial risk(s).
• Assist in developing and implementing Compliance training, awareness program, relevant policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Support in developing and maintaining relevant global compliance and regulatory programme.
• Advise QR Group s employees on the applicable compliance and regulatory laws and regulations.
• Assist in conducting compliance risk assessments to identify any gaps and/or mitigation strategies.
• Undertake compliance monitoring activities.
• Perform other department duties related to the position as directed by the Head of the Department.

• About you: Must hold Bachelor s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 5 years of compliance and regulatory specific legal, compliance or audit experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a large organisation in multi-cultural environment in legal, risk & compliance, including:
  conducting compliance and regulatory risk and monitoring, and managing compliance and regulatory issues and risks,
• an in-depth understanding of core Compliance area related laws and regulations and their applications such as Sanctions, Export Control, Due Diligence, Governance, Competition and Data Protection, aviation laws and regulations.
• Expertise in minimum one core Compliance area, with strong skills to demonstrate a proactive and adaptable attitude towards learning and developing new skills in other areas.
• Must be qualified as a lawyer, an auditor or a compliance specialist in a recognized jurisdiction
• Track record of handling complex issues and negotiating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent Command of English language, in written and spoken.
• Excellent MS Word and other MS Office packages.
• Excellent writing, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Preferred: Formally recognized compliance specialist with certification(s)
• Aviation industry experience
• Prior experience in dealing with technology solution related to compliance issues (e.g. vendor/supplier technical evaluations, GRC)

If you’re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.

About Qatar Airways Group:
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