Executive Lawyer

Job Title: Legal Manager

A high-profile opportunity exists for an experienced legal professional to lead compliance and corporate governance initiatives in South Asia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Legal Support:
  • Provide timely and accurate legal counsel on contractual matters, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including general terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other contractual arrangements.
  • Develop or update contract templates and adapt existing templates to local requirements.
  • Assist with insurance claims and queries, and alert stakeholders to legal and regulatory risks.
• Compliance:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for compliance-related issues, ensuring implementation of group compliance programs.
  • Assist in training business teams exposed to compliance risks, and provide advice on compliance-related matters.
• Dispute and Litigation Management:
  • Manage disputes, pre-litigation, and litigation matters, including arbitration.
  • Develop effective strategies to resolve legal issues, protect the company's interests, and address commercial claims.
  • Liaise with external counsel and coordinate with business teams to gather facts and evidence.
• Corporate Governance:
  • Oversee corporate secretarial and compliance-related matters for legal entities in South Asia.
  • Manage corporate governance projects, including acquisitions, restructurings, and establishment of new legal entities.
• Advisory and Stakeholder Support:
  • Offer strategic advice to internal stakeholders, translating complex legal concepts into actionable recommendations.
  • Collaborate with sales, operations, and support teams to align legal support with business objectives.
• General Legal Support:
  • Handle special assignments, projects, and duties related to the Legal Department.
  • Maintain updated records and reports to ensure regulatory compliance and support audits.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing corporate and commercial law.
• Strong knowledge of laws (corporate and commercial), with experience in South Asia or other common law jurisdictions being a plus.
• Excellent legal and strategic judgment, strong communication skills, and ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice.