Our client is an international manufacturing company. We are currently seeking candidates for a newly created Compliance Officer position. The person hired for this role will be responsible for managing compliance activities at the company level in Poland and coordinating cooperation with other entities across the group.
Location: Białystok
Key responsibilites:
- Develop compliance frameworks, process improvements, and supporting tools.
- Draft, implement, and maintain internal policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
- Review relevant legislation and assess how it applies to the company, ensuring clear communication and dialogue with colleagues and management regarding the specific actions required.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to address new and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Monitor company operations for compliance risks and requirements.
- Participate in the introduction of new product groups to ensure the collection of data necessary to maintain compliance.
- Track regulatory developments and deadlines, ensuring timely organizational readiness.
- Manage or support dialogue with external stakeholders and authorities on compliance-related matters
- Provide general legal ad hoc support and assistance across the organization. Review, advise on, and negotiate company contracts.
- Assess business needs and coordinate with external law firms and consultants when required.
- Lead projects related to regulatory and legal changes.
- Promote a strong compliance culture through training, workshops, and internal communications.
Requirements:
- University degree, preferably in law.
- Minimum three years of experience in compliance, legal services.
- Strong understanding of legal regulations and compliance standards and able to identify and use the right sources to obtain accurate legal information
- Able to work confidently with complex legal texts, combining attention to detail with the ability to maintain a clear overview.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues and assess broader organizational impacts.
- Practical experience implementing new processes, policies, and internal regulations.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to make complex subjects relevant, understandable, and accessible and thereby able to build trust across the organization. Cooperate with compliance, legal and business teams across the Group and support harmonization of compliance standards within Europe.
- Very good command of English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Experience in an international organization, law firm, or corporate environment would be an asset
The Client offers:
- Employment based on a full-time employment contract.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical care and a sports card.
- Training and professional development programs.
- An interesting and challenging role within a fast-growing international organization.
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional team.