Contract Coordination Officer (Lawyer)

POSITION SUMMARY
The Contract Coordination Officer (Lawyer) functions as an independent and objective staff in the company that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within the organization. The position ensures the Board of Directors, management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that company policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior in the organization meets the company’s Standards of Conduct.
The Contract Coordination Officer (Lawyer) acts as staff to the President & CEO and Board of Directors by monitoring and reporting results of the compliance/ethics efforts of the company and in providing guidance for the Board of Directors and senior management team on matters relating to compliance. He/she under the direct instruction of the President & CEO, is authorized to implement all necessary actions to ensure achievement of the objectives of an effective compliance program.
The Contract Coordination Officer (Lawyer) exists:
- As a channel of communication to receive and direct compliance issues to appropriate resources for investigation and resolution, and
- As a final internal resource with which concerned parties may communicate after other formal channels and resources have been exhausted.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Manages day-to-day operation of the Program
- Collaborates with other departments (e.g., Contract Management, Internal Audit, HR, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution. Being the legal advisor channel in the company to resolve difficult legal compliance issues
- Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations
- Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved
- Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends
- Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future
- Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Corporate Compliance Committee informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts
- Ensures proper reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate and/or required
- Establishes and provides direction and management of the compliance
- Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including promoting (a) use of the Compliance Hotline; (b) heightened awareness of Standards of Conduct, and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
- Works with the Human Resources Department and others as appropriate to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.
- Monitors the performance of the Compliance Program and relates activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.
- Other general administration as required.
REPORTS TO: President & CEO