Compliance Lawyer

ZN Vostok (ZNV) Tehran

Posted a month ago

Job Description

Our company is looking for a talented and experienced lawyer in compliance works regarding international, regional, and local sanctions and other AML/CFT legal standards and regulations with a practical approach in the Oil and Gas Industry to join our dynamic legal team.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting legal examination on a case-by-case of legal entities from a compliance perspective.
  • Conducting legal examination on a case-by-case of physical persons and individuals from a compliance perspective.
  • Review and assess the sanctions risks associated with all transactions from a compliance perspective.
  • Review new and existing relationships to ascertain the associated sanctions risks as a component of the KYC process.
  • Regular interaction with Sanctions to ensure sufficient contractual protection is in place when required.
  • Regular interaction with the head of the compliance division.
  • Provision of legal advice and consultation on legal and compliance matters to ensure adherence to company policies as well as Iran and International laws and regulations.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Law or higher.
  • Holding a bar license is an advantage.
  • At least 3 years of experience a as compliance specialist or compliance lawyer is mandatory; at least 3 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
  • Understanding and monitoring the legal and regulatory environment through various methods to provide up-to-date knowledge and expertise relevant to sanctions compliance.
  • Knowledge of OFAC, EU, UN, and UK HMT sanctions regimes.
  • Practical skills for analyzing case-by-case compliance and experience as an advantage.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Experience in oil and industry legal support as an advantage.
  • Ability to solve problems and identify, analyze, and suggest solutions for problems.
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask on several subjects and issues simultaneously.
  • Good archiving skills for supervising proper documentation of compliance activities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of anti-money laundering, counter-finance terrorism regulations, international trade law, and local laws and regulations.

Employment Type

  • Full Time

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Employment type

  • Full Time

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