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This role will provide day-to-day coordination, compliance monitoring, and implementation support across the organisation, ensuring that statutory obligations, EY deliverables, internal policies, delegated authorities, and compliance requirements are consistently implemented, monitored, and followed through. The role will also help ensure that changes in applicable regulatory requirements are appropriately reflected in processes, documentation, and practices. It will work across Better Cotton teams, external working partners, banks, regulators, vendors, and other service providers to support the effective functioning of the organisation and ensure that actions and obligations are followed through to completion.
Job Responsibility
Provide legal and compliance support on day-to-day operational, contractual, regulatory, and organisation-related matters
Review, draft, and coordinate contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal or compliance-related documents
Ensure compliance with applicable local laws, labour laws, regulatory requirements, statutory obligations, and organisational policies
Develop, implement, and monitor compliance frameworks, processes, and internal controls
Support audits, investigations, and remediation actions related to compliance or legal matters
Maintain records of assets, legal documents, approvals, notices, and compliance reports
Coordinate with external stakeholders and relevant Better Cotton teams to ensure compliance requirements, statutory obligations, and agreed actions are implemented and tracked
Liaise with external legal counsel, regulators, consultants, statutory bodies, banks, vendors, and other service providers as required
Support contract, agreement, policy, and legal document administration
Monitor compliance processes, internal controls, and relevant regulatory developments to ensure ongoing adherence
Support procurement activities, including IT assets, and ensure adherence to approved policies and SOPs
Support banking, documentation, and administrative requirements that remain the responsibility of Better Cotton
Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend practical mitigation measures
Work closely with People & Culture, Finance, Operations, and leadership teams to ensure legal and compliance alignment in business decisions
Support the internal governance model to ensure day-to-day operations and approvals are aligned with organisational requirements
Support training, awareness, and communication initiatives on compliance, ethics, and policy requirements
Requirements
Postgraduate qualification in Law, Human Resources, Compliance, or Business Administration preferred
Additional certification or training in compliance, labour law, governance, or corporate administration is an advantage
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Strategic Thinking
Effective Communication
Change Agility
Collaborative Working
Inclusive Leadership
Development of technical guidance and training materials
Financial skills for tracking budget use
Computer and IT skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
What we offer
Hybrid working – Two to three days/week in the office
Opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year
Flexible working with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
Continuous learning and development
Generous annual leave package including paid holiday, public holidays, additional paid days off during festive season, study and exam days, and extra discretionary leave for life events such as family weddings or moving home