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Legal & Compliance Manager (m/f/d)

Opportunity for a Legal & Compliance Manager (m/f/d)

Your New Company
Join one of the world’s leading global port terminal operators, celebrated for its innovation, operational excellence, and forward-thinking approach to cargo handling.

Your New Role
As the Legal & Compliance Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping the company’s legal and compliance framework. Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Providing strategic guidance and leadership for legal and compliance matters, including the development and execution of the annual compliance plan.
  • Preparing and delivering impactful presentations to the executive leadership team.
  • Advising management on identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and compliance risks, offering practical and well-informed solutions.
  • Reviewing and enhancing internal policies and procedures, in coordination with the Group Compliance Department.
  • Coordinating internal and external audit preparations.
  • Managing whistleblower investigations and ensuring timely reporting to Group Compliance.
  • Collaborating with Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, HR, Procurement, and Marketing to ensure cohesive compliance efforts.
  • Conducting risk-based due diligence on third parties prior to engagement.
  • Overseeing compliance training programs, ensuring all employees—especially new hires—complete mandatory modules such as the Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery.
  • Engaging with senior leadership to align legal and compliance initiatives with corporate strategy, while building strong internal and external relationships.

What You’ll Need to Succeed
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law and admission to the Bar Association.
  • 3–5 years of experience in legal, compliance, internal audit, or risk management—preferably in a multinational or regulated environment.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate compliance standards and international anti-bribery laws.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with confidence to engage executive leadership.
  • Proven experience in designing and delivering effective compliance training.
  • Experience in managing investigations and conducting third-party due diligence.
  • Full professional fluency in English (written and spoken).

What You’ll Get in Return
A unique opportunity to build a Legal & Compliance Department from the ground up—defining its structure, strategy, and long-term impact!

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


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Resumo

Tipo de oportunidade
Permanente
Setor
Supply Chain e Logística
Localização
Lisboa
Área de especialidade
Fiscalidade e Jurídico
Salário
Atrativo!
Referência
1037042

Falar com um Consultor

Fale com Teresa Cardoso, o consultor especializado responsável por esta oferta de emprego, localizado em Lisboa
Avenida da República, 90, 1º, Andar, Fracção 4

Telefone: +351 21 782 6560

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