About FIDIC

Founded in 1913, FIDIC is the global representative body for the consulting engineering industry, serving members across nearly 100 countries and known internationally for its standard contract documents and industry leadership.

Role Purpose

The FIDIC Legal & Compliance Manager will have responsibility for the organisation's day-to-day legal, contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters reporting directly to the Chief Legal and Contracts Officer.

The role will be responsible for providing practical legal and compliance support across the organisation, including drafting and reviewing legal agreements, letters, MOUs, license agreements, and other legal instruments; monitoring compliance with applicable statutes, laws, regulations, and internal policies; and protecting and safeguarding FIDIC's brand, intellectual property, trademarks, and related rights.

The Legal & Compliance Manager will work closely with internal departments to identify legal and regulatory risks, provide timely advice, and ensure that the organization's activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legal and compliance requirements.

Legal and Governance

Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements, contracts, MOUs, letters, and other legal documents.
Identify contractual and legal risks and recommend appropriate protections.
Maintain the legal and contract register and monitor key obligations and deadlines.
Advise and support internal teams on contractual and legal matters.
Coordinate with external legal counsel, where required.
Conduct periodic legal and compliance reviews and provide recommendations.
Work with relevant departments to ensure implementation of applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines.
Support in the delivery of General Assembly meetings.
Assist with legal documentation relating to approvals, resolutions, delegations, authorities, and other governance matters.

Advisory and Training

Review business proposals, processes, policies, and initiatives from a legal and compliance perspective.
Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, summaries and recommendations.
Provide training, guidance, and awareness on relevant legal and compliance requirements where appropriate, including on Data Protection.

Data Protection and Privacy

Act as the organisation's Data Protection Officer (DPO) and oversee compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws and regulations.
Monitor data processing activities and advise departments on data protection requirements and obligations.
Liaise with external advisers, regulators, government authorities, and other stakeholders under the direction of the CLO.

Licensing

Draft and develop FIDIC license agreements in line with FIDIC policies.
Attend meetings with prospective and existing clients to understand their requirements and identify appropriate licensing solutions.
Develop and tailor license arrangements to meet client needs while protecting FIDIC's legal, commercial, brand, and intellectual property interests.
Negotiate and update license terms and arrangements as required.

Brand and IP Protection

Protect and safeguard FIDIC's brand, trademarks, intellectual property, and other proprietary rights.
Monitor and address unauthorized use or infringement of FIDIC intellectual property and brand assets.
Review licensing and brand-related arrangements to ensure appropriate legal protection.
Manage external service providers for trademark registrations and other external support.

Skills & Experience

Qualified lawyer with a relevant law degree and legal qualification.
Minimum 3 years of experience in similar position or commercial contracts, licensing, legal advisory, and compliance.
Strong legal drafting skills and detail oriented.
Good understanding of governance, statutes and by-laws and compliance requirements.
Good understanding of Data Protection and Privacy.
Experience in engaging directly with clients to understand requirements and engage in negotiations.
Excellent written and verbal English (additional languages an advantage).
Experience in infrastructure industry and/or with FIDIC Contracts is a plus.
Adaptable and flexible to work irregular hours when required. International travel possible.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer

The opportunity to play a key role in the legal, compliance, licensing, and brand protection activities of FIDIC, an internationally recognised organisation.
A varied and commercially focused legal role with exposure to international clients, licensing arrangements, contracts, and regulatory matters.
The opportunity to work closely with the Chief Legal Officer and senior leadership on a broad range of legal and strategic matters.
A collaborative, international, and professional working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
The opportunity to contribute to the protection and development of FIDIC's governance, intellectual property, brand, and commercial interests.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply to [email protected] with a cover letter, and CV.

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International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) is looking for a Legal and Compliance Manager