Chief Legal, Compliance, and Risk Officer

We are looking for a Chief Legal Compliance, and Risk Officer (CLCRO) for our partner company.

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The CLCRO is a key strategic leader responsible for ensuring the organization’s full legal, regulatory, and risk management compliance, especially in alignment with eIDAS standards. This role requires a deep understanding of legal frameworks, risk management, electronic identification, and trust services, alongside strong contractual and legislative participation skills. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on executor, able to guide the organization through complex legal landscapes while ensuring operational compliance.

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Job Responsibilities

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1. Legal Compliance & Strategic Planning

• eIDAS Compliance: Lead the organization’s efforts to ensure compliance with the European Union’s eIDAS regulation, guiding both operational and legal teams.

• Risk Management & Legal Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive compliance strategies, identify, assess, and manage potential risks to the organization, including regulatory, operational, financial, and reputational risks. Implement risk management frameworks that align with legal and compliance objectives.

• Law Development Participation: Engage with Armenian regulatory bodies and participate in the development and modification of laws and regulations relevant to digital identity and trust services, ensuring alignment with both local and international standards.
   

2. Contractual & Partner Relations

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Oversee the creation, review, and negotiation of contracts with external partners, suppliers, and clients, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.

• Vendor Compliance: Ensure all third-party vendors comply with relevant regulations, including eIDAS standards, by conducting thorough due diligence and managing service level agreements (SLAs).
   

​3. Internal Legal Operations

• Policy Development & Enforcement: Lead the development of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant legal frameworks, including data protection, cybersecurity, and electronic trust services.

• Legal Guidance: Provide expert legal advice to senior management on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters affecting the organization, including corporate governance, intellectual property, and privacy law.

• Dispute Resolution: Handle any legal disputes, ensuring swift and effective resolution while minimizing risk to the organization.

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4. Regulatory Reporting & Audit

• Regulatory Filings & Reporting: Ensure that all required legal filings, reports, and certifications are submitted to relevant regulatory authorities in a timely and accurate manner.

• Compliance Audits: Coordinate internal and external compliance audits, ensuring that any issues identified are resolved promptly and effectively.

• eIDAS Certification: Lead efforts to achieve and maintain necessary certifications for the organization’s electronic trust services, working closely with relevant auditing bodies.
   

5. Data Protection & Security

• Data Privacy Compliance: Oversee compliance with local and international data protection laws, including GDPR, ensuring secure handling of personal data across the organization’s platforms and services.

• Cybersecurity Compliance: Collaborate with the IT and security teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations and best practices, particularly concerning trust service delivery and customer data protection.
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6. Regulatory Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

• Government Relations: Act as a liaison between the organization and regulatory bodies, representing the organization’s interests in discussions about the legal and regulatory environment for digital identification and trust services.

• Industry Engagement: Actively participate in industry forums and advocacy groups to influence the direction of legal and regulatory frameworks related to electronic identification and trust services in Armenia and abroad.
   

​7. Training & Team Development

• Compliance Training: Lead the development and delivery of training programs to ensure that employees are fully aware of their legal and compliance responsibilities.

• Team Management: Build and manage the legal and compliance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in regulatory compliance.
   

​8. Ethics and Corporate Governance

• Corporate Governance: Ensure that the organization adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance, maintaining legal integrity in all operations.

• Ethics & Code of Conduct: Champion the organization’s ethical standards, ensuring that all employees and partners adhere to the code of conduct.
   

​9. Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high performing team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with IT, finance, operations, and business development teams to align compliance initiatives with broader organizational goals.

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Required Qualifications and Competencies

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• Legal degree from a recognized institution.

• Certification in compliance, data protection (such as CIPP/E or CIPM), or corporate governance is a plus.

• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior legal or compliance role within the technology, digital identity, or trust services industry

• Extensive experience in risk management and compliance with eIDAS, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.

• Proven track record in risk management, regulatory compliance, and legal strategy, particularly within the context of digital services or regulated industries.

• Strong background in contract negotiation and dispute resolution.

• In-depth knowledge of the eIDAS Regulation, including certification processes for trust services and electronic identification.

• Familiarity with Armenian legal systems and regulatory bodies, with an understanding of digital trust services, electronic signatures, and data protection laws.

• Knowledge of GDPR and other data protection regulations, particularly in relation to trust services and cybersecurity.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and provide clear, strategic legal guidance to executive teams.

• Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex legal frameworks to operational processes.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage relationships with external partners, vendors, and government agencies.

• Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts, including service level agreements (SLAs) and vendor compliance agreements.

• Demonstrated ability to handle legal disputes efficiently and minimize risks.

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a legal and compliance team.

• Experience in creating and delivering compliance training programs for employees.

• Ability to foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and corporate governance within the organization.

• Active participation in legal and industry forums related to digital identity, cybersecurity, and trust services.

• Strong network within the regulatory, legal, and technology sectors, particularly in Armenia and the EU.

• Fluency in Armenian and English is essential, both written and spoken. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.