Compliance and Legal Officer
Alohi, Switzerland
Job Description
Alohi SA, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, brings together a team of highly competent engineers that focus on merging state-of-the-art technologies with compelling user experience to simplify and enhance life for companies and people worldwide. The company provides SIGN.PLUS (a legally binding electronic signature) and FAX.PLUS (online faxing) services to over 3,000,000 customers worldwide.
At Alohi, we began our journey with an initial seed investment from Fongit Fondation Genevoise pour l’Innovation Technologique which is backed by the state of Geneva. But instead of relying on external funding to fuel our growth, we’ve chosen to bootstrap our way to success. This approach has allowed us to prioritize our customers and build products that truly meet their needs, without being beholden to outside investors. By remaining financially independent, we’ve been able to maintain our autonomy and agility, which have been key factors in our ability to innovate and stay ahead of the curve.
Job Description
We are looking for a highly qualified Compliance and Legal Officer to oversee the legal and compliance aspects of our business. You will safeguard our reputation by guaranteeing that the company strictly follows law and compliance guidelines and give legal advice to management about all relevant issues. The successful candidate will effectively ensure legal and compliance conformity and minimize the probability of exposure. You will also be responsible for implementing policies and procedures aligned with standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA and GDPR.
Responsibilities
- Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and other applicable frameworks.
- Implement and enhance policies and procedures aligned with industry standards and regulations.
- Conduct regular assessments to verify and validate compliance efforts.
- Manage and review vendor paperwork, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
- Give accurate and timely counsel to executives on a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, trademarks, telecom, disputes, and security questionnaires. etc.)
- Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
- Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
Requirements
- Proven experience in a compliance or legal role, preferably in a similar industry.
- Knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
- A high degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Outstanding communication skills
- BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree
- MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an advantage
- Fluent in English (Both writing and speaking)