Compliance & Legal Officer (Kathmandu)

About the role

The Compliance & Legal Officer will support GCIL’s Head Office in Kathmandu by providing legal advice, ensuring adherence to Nepalese laws and regulations, and managing corporate legal documentation. The role is pivotal for maintaining effective corporate governance and mitigating legal risks across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day legal advice to the Board, senior management and operational departments.
• Interpret and monitor applicable statutes, regulations, directives and notifications, identifying potential legal risks.
• Coordinate with external counsel, advocates and consultants as needed.
• Assist in legal due‑diligence for transactions, investments, acquisitions and projects.
• Monitor compliance with the Companies Act, 2063 (2006) and related corporate law requirements.
• Support the Company Secretary in preparing Board and General Meeting documentation, maintaining statutory registers and filing returns with the Office of the Company Registrar.
• Track regulatory changes, maintain a compliance calendar and prepare periodic compliance reports for senior management.
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a variety of contracts including service agreements, vendor contracts, employment agreements, leases, NDAs, MOUs, joint‑venture agreements and financing documents.

Required profile

• Not specified in the posting.

Required skills