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Location: Aberdeen, Scotland (Hybrid working – 3/2 schedule)
Job Summary
The Legal Compliance Officer is a full‑time, dedicated, full‑time role responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing Orion Group’s compliance and data privacy frameworks. The role promotes ethical conduct and provides support across compliance and privacy matters, liaises with regulators, and manages internal compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain a risk‑based compliance framework for Anti‑Bribery, Anti‑Corruption, Antitrust, Fraud, Conflicts of Interest and Trade Compliance.
* Conduct ongoing compliance risk assessments and lead remediation efforts.
* Monitor evolving regulations and update internal policies accordingly.
* Establish and implement third‑party risk management procedures, including due diligence and monitoring.
* Design and deliver company‑wide compliance training programmes and assess their effectiveness.
* Prepare and present compliance performance reports and continuous improvement plans to leadership.
* Maintain an Ethics and Compliance communications plan, communicating internally and with business partners.
* Lead responses to regulatory inquiries, audits and examinations.
* Triage misconduct reports and oversee investigations, maintaining proper records of outcomes.
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive policy governance framework with proper version control.
* Coordinate a business‑as‑usual compliance monitoring and assurance programme.
* Implement, manage and promote internal reporting mechanisms with key stakeholders.
Data Privacy Responsibilities
* Maintain a data privacy framework aligned with the ICO’s Accountability Framework and related standards.
* Lead containment, remediation and regulatory engagement for data breaches.
* Define and implement the privacy strategy in line with UK GDPR, DPA 2018 and internal data strategies.
* Provide specialist privacy and ethics advice, embedding privacy into operations.
* Act as the data privacy advisor at leadership forums, governance bodies and external engagements.
Qualifications and Experience
* Senior compliance and/or data privacy experience, preferably in oil and gas or similar regulated industries.
* Strong knowledge of global compliance and privacy standards (UK GDPR, DPA 2018, FCPA, UK Bribery Act, OFAC, etc.).
* Experience in implementing privacy programmes, conducting risk assessments and incident management.
* Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Legal, finance or compliance‑related qualifications preferred.
* Privacy certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM or ISEB Data Protection are highly desirable.
* Familiarity with ICO’s Accountability Framework, NIST Privacy Framework and ISO 27001 is beneficial.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to reflecting the diversity and values of our workforce, supporting equal opportunities for all. Our inclusive workplace ensures equitable, fair and respectful treatment of everyone, regardless of background, identity, or status.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Legal Services
Location
Stonehaven, Scotland, United Kingdom
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