CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

•Regularly monitoring and assessing the company’s operations to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations.
•Assistance with filing required documentation, such as annual reports, tax filings, and other regulatory submissions.
•Conducting internal and external audits to evaluate adherence to regulatory standards.
•Keeping the company informed about changes in regulations that may impact its operations.

•Organizing and documenting board meetings, including drafting minutes and resolutions.
•Managing communications with shareholders, including notices for meetings and reports.
•Ensuring that directors and officers comply with fiduciary duties, conflict of interest rules, and other legal obligations.
•Assisting in the development and maintenance of corporate governance policies and procedures.

•Drafting and implementing a corporate code of conduct and ethics policy.
•Developing and conducting training programs on ethical behavior, anti-corruption, and compliance for employees and management.
•Establishing whistleblower hotlines and policies for reporting unethical or illegal activities.

•Designing and implementing internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
•Ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and timely submission of financial statements.

•Ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for companies operating in or dealing with the EU.
•Developing and implementing data protection and privacy policies.
•Creating and managing data breach response plans.

•Ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations (e.g., waste disposal, emissions standards).
•Assisting in the preparation of sustainability and environmental impact reports.
•Managing the application process for environmental permits and licenses.
•Conducting environmental compliance audits to identify potential risks.

•Ensuring adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and standards.
•Developing and implementing workplace safety programs and policies.
•Establishing systems for reporting and investigating workplace accidents and injuries.

•Developing and implementing policies to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing.
•Establishing procedures for customer identification and verification (KYC – Know Your Customer).
•Creating systems for detecting and reporting suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.
•Training employees on AML/CTF regulations and procedures.

•Ensuring adherence to employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour laws, anti-discrimination laws, and labor relations.
•Drafting and reviewing employment contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
•Developing and enforcing workplace policies on harassment, discrimination, and equal opportunity.

•Creating and enforcing anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies in line with regulations like the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) or UK Bribery Act.
•Conducting risk assessments to identify potential areas of bribery and corruption.
•Implementing due diligence procedures for third-party partners, vendors, and suppliers.
•Establishing mechanisms for reporting suspected bribery or corruption incidents.

•Ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, including export controls and sanctions.
•Managing customs documentation and ensuring compliance with import/export laws.
•Advising on tariff classification and duty optimization strategies.
•Assisting in the application and management of export licenses and permits.

•Developing and enforcing cybersecurity policies to protect company data and systems.
•Creating plans for responding to cybersecurity incidents, including data breaches and hacking attempts.
•Ensuring adherence to cybersecurity regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

•Ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA in the U.S. and other regional healthcare laws.
•Managing compliance with financial regulations, such as SEC, FINRA, and other regulatory bodies for financial institutions.
•Ensuring compliance with regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry, including FDA regulations.
•Managing compliance with energy sector regulations, including environmental and safety standards.

•Conducting internal investigations into potential compliance violations.
•Assisting in resolving disputes through mediation, arbitration, or litigation if compliance issues arise.

•Continuous monitoring of compliance processes and systems to ensure ongoing adherence to laws and regulations.
•Preparing and submitting regular compliance reports to the board of directors and regulatory authorities.