Research and investigative skills
Legal & Compliance Managers must be able to apply good research and investigative skills to conduct legal research.
Legal & Compliance Managers
Descriptions & Duties
- Legal & Compliance Managers plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of an organisation to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards. They are responsible for maintaining documentation of compliance activities, conducting or directing internal investigation of compliance issues, reporting violations of compliance or regulatory standards, reviewing communications such as securities sales advertising to ensure compliance with standards or regulations, disseminating and analysing new or revised laws and regulations, and researching on organisation's overall compliance issues, providing training on compliance related issues, as well as implementing all aspects of regulatory compliance.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A recognised bachelor's degree in law discipline, or equivalent
Experience
6 to 8 years of relevant work experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$90,000
Monthly Salary $70,000-$160,000
Related Education & Training
Professional Diploma/ Certificate
Work Environment
- Legal & Compliance Managers generally work in offices. They usually work normal office hours. They may sometimes need to work overtime to monitor project progress and to ensure deadlines are met.
