Reporting to the Group Chief Commercial & Supply Chain Officer, the role ensures the organisation operates within legal and regulatory frameworks, mitigates legal risks, and ensures compliance is clearly defined, monitored, and demonstrable across all functions.
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\n The role combines Legal & Litigation coordination with Compliance oversight, including acting as the Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring that risks are identified early and escalated appropriately.What you will be doing:Legal & Litigation ManagementLiaise with Ciel Legal Team and external counsel on all litigation and legal mattersBuild and maintain structured litigation files (chronology, documents, evidence)Monitor ongoing cases, timelines, risks, and legal exposureCoordinate responses to legal complaints to minimise litigation riskContract & Legal Risk ManagementReview, draft, and vet contracts, SLAs, MOUs, and agreementsEnsure proper legal clauses (liability, indemnity, termination, dispute resolution)Provide guidance on contractual risks and obligationsVet internal documents with legal implicationsComplaint Handling (Legal Perspective)Review complaints with potential legal exposureGuide responses to avoid legal admissions or escalationSupport teams in managing sensitive casesRegulatory & Compliance OversightIdentify and interpret applicable laws and regulations affecting hospital operationsMaintain a Compliance Obligations RegisterDefine what compliance means in practical terms for each functionEnsure legal requirements are translated into organisational expectationsCompliance Monitoring & AssuranceDevelop and implement a structured compliance monitoring planConduct independent compliance checks (not operational audits)Verify that controls exist and are functioning across departmentsProvide compliance assurance reports to managementEscalation & GovernanceIdentify and escalate compliance gaps and risks to EXCOTrack corrective actions and ensure closureHighlight trends, repeat issues, and regulatory exposureData Protection Officer (DPO) ResponsibilitiesAct as DPO in accordance with Mauritian lawMonitor compliance with data protection requirements across the organisationAdvise on lawful processing, retention, access, and data sharingOversee DPIAs and data protection governanceManage data breach assessment and notification processesMaintain breach registers and monitor trendsAct as contact point with the Data Protection CommissionerDevelop and deliver data protection awareness and training programmes across the organisationEnsure all relevant staff receive appropriate training based on their roles (clinical, administrative, IT, etc.)Maintain records of data protection training, attendance, and completion for audit and regulatory purposesAdvisory Role (Non-Operational)Advise on legal and compliance implications of new projects and systemsSupport compliance-by-design in new initiativesProvide guidance without owning operational delivery\u00a0What are we looking for:Bachelor\u2019s degree in Law, Business Law, Compliance, or related fieldAdditional certification in Compliance, Risk, or Data Protection is an advantageMinimum 3\u20135 years\u2019 experience in legal, compliance, audit, or governance rolesExperience in healthcare or regulated environment is a strong advantageExposure to contract management, complaints handling, or litigation coordinationPractical experience in data protection \/ privacy frameworks preferred.Good understanding of Mauritian legal and regulatory environment, Data Protection Act and privacy principles, Contract law and legal documentation and Compliance monitoring and governance frameworksAbility to interpret legal requirements into practical actions, review contracts and identify key risks, conduct structured compliance checks and maintain registers and documentation (compliance, litigation, data protection)Professional certifications in Compliance or Data Protection are an added advantageStrong integrity, attention to detail, and structured approachAbility to challenge constructively and escalate appropriatelyAttention to detail and structured thinkingClear communication (able to explain legal concepts in simple terms)Discretion and confidentialityProactive and solution-oriented mindsetLocation: C-Care Corporate Office, Moka, MauritiusManagement reserves the right to call only the best candidates for an interview. If you have not received any communication after the deadline, feel free to call us for any query.<\/p>\n
Royal Road Moka, Moka, Mauritius<\/p>\n
Phone: 605 1000 Corporate office\/ 601 2300 C-Care Darn\u00e9\/<\/p>\n
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recruitment@c-care.mu<\/p>\n
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