Compliance & Legal Specialist
Ligj & JuridikTiranë1 javë më parëFull Time
Role Overview
NOW RECRUITING | COMPLIANCE & LEGAL SPECIALIST
Our team is seeking a motivated, experienced Compliance & Legal Specialist.
The successful applicant will be a legal professional with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, strong current knowledge of Albanian legislation and regulatory obligations, and experience or a solid professional foundation in compliance, corporate law and commercial law.
This position brings together legal duties and a particular emphasis on regulatory compliance, internal policies and procedures, and the management of legal risks.
Responsibilities
Principal Duties
- Assist in creating, implementing and continuously enhancing the Company's compliance framework and its internal policies and procedures.
- Track adherence to applicable Albanian laws, regulatory obligations and internal policies.
- Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes, evaluate their possible effects on the Company's operations and help introduce any necessary adjustments.
- Recognise and evaluate legal and compliance risks, recommending suitable measures to prevent or mitigate them.
- Prepare, examine and negotiate commercial agreements, contracts and other legal documents in Albanian and English.
- Offer legal assistance on corporate and commercial matters, including contractual dealings with domestic and international partners.
- Assist with drafting, reviewing and putting into practice internal policies, procedures, guidelines and other compliance documents.
- Help address data protection and privacy, employment law, licensing and regulatory obligations, and real estate matters, as applicable.
- Assist with internal compliance assessments and follow up on findings and corrective measures.
- Provide legal assistance concerning disputes, claims and other legal proceedings involving the Company.
Qualifications
- A university qualification in Law is required.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in legal and/or compliance roles is required, preferably gained in a corporate setting, law firm or regulated business.
- Applicants must have a strong understanding of Albanian legislation and its regulatory framework, together with demonstrated experience in compliance or regulatory matters, commercial contracts and corporate law.
- Well-developed legal drafting, analytical and negotiation abilities are required.
- Candidates must be able to recognise legal and compliance risks and propose clear, practical solutions aligned with business needs.
- Familiarity with data protection and privacy, employment law, licensing or regulatory matters, and real estate is an advantage.