Job Summary: The role will provide comprehensive legal services, ensuring compliance with laws and managing risk. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, advising on corporate governance, mitigating legal risks, and managing litigation. Work closely with management to provide sound, strategic legal direction on business issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, contracts, and company policies.
- Compliance and Risk: Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements; identify, manage, and mitigate risks in business processes.
- Legal Advice: Provide accurate legal counsel to management on issues affecting the business.
- Dispute Resolution: Manage litigations and handle disputes.
- Corporate Governance: Advise on legal aspects of corporate operations and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
- Legal Research: Keep updated on changes in legislation and provide, insights on legal developments.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Education: A law degree (JD or LLB) and licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Experience: Proven experience as legal counsel in a corporate environment.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of corporate law, commercial law, and compliance.
- Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, and critical thinking skills.
