Legal and Compliance Manager

About the Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people.€¯ RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.

About the Team

RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Legal and Compliance Manager to centralize and oversee our legal processes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves managing legal agreements, compliance frameworks, and business continuity plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Agreements: Draft, review, and finalize various commercial agreements, including service level agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and management contracts, in consultation with relevant team members and legal teams.External Agreements: Review and provide feedback on external commercial agreements received from clients and suppliers.Acquisitions and Due Diligence: Assist in the compilation and review of acquisition and due diligence documentation.Trademark Management: Oversee the management of company trademark registrations in consultation with the IP team and lawyers.Compliance Framework: Establish, implement, and maintain a regulatory compliance management framework in line with risk management and group requirements.Data Protection: Ensure compliance with data protection laws, including POPIA and GDPR, in collaboration with the Privacy team.Training and Culture: Train employees on compliance policies and legislation, fostering a culture of compliance across privacy, security, and risk.Business Continuity: Manage the Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity processes, ensuring regular updates and testing.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field.Experience: Proven experience in legal and compliance roles, preferably within a corporate environment.Knowledge: Strong understanding of commercial agreements, data protection laws, and regulatory compliance frameworks.Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in legal documentation and compliance processes.Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and external legal teams.Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address compliance-related queries effectively.Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing legal and regulatory environments.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

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