Senior Corporate Lawyer

This role involves handling corporate and commercial legal matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and managing disputes effectively. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and develop expertise in diverse legal areas.

• Commercial Legal Support:
  • Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to stakeholders on a wide range of legal topics, including contractual matters, regulatory compliance, and risk management strategies.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents such as commercial contracts, GTCs, NDAs, MOUs, and other contractual arrangements related to sales, purchases, supply, consultancy, agency, distribution, real estate, construction, mining, and banking operations.
  • Develop or update contract templates and adapt existing templates to local requirements, ensuring consistency and alignment with company policies.
  • Assist and liaise with the Group Insurance Department and local brokers for insurance claims and queries, ensuring seamless communication and efficient resolution.
  • Alert stakeholders to legal and regulatory risks, providing proactive solutions to mitigate those risks and protect the company's interests.
• Compliance:
  • Act as the compliance point of contact for the region, ensuring implementation of Group compliance programs and promoting a culture of compliance within the organization.
  • Assist in training business teams exposed to compliance risks, providing education and awareness on compliance-related issues and best practices.
  • Provide advice on compliance-related issues, with support from the Group Compliance team, and ensure that all activities are aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Dispute and Litigation Management:
  • Manage disputes, pre-litigation, and litigation matters, including arbitration, to resolve legal issues efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Develop effective strategies to resolve legal issues, protect the company's interests, and address commercial claims, ensuring that all actions are taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Liaise with and supervise external counsel for outsourced legal matters, ensuring high-quality representation and efficient case management.
  • Supervise and coordinate with business teams to gather facts and evidence, execute litigation strategies, and provide regular updates on litigation progress, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the process.
• Corporate Governance:
  • Oversee corporate secretarial and compliance-related matters for legal entities in South Asia, ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Manage corporate governance projects, including acquisitions, restructurings, and the establishment of new legal entities, to promote efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
  • Coordinate with external consultants for corporate restructuring initiatives, ensuring that all actions are taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advisory and Stakeholder Support:
  • Offer legal and strategic advice to internal stakeholders, translating complex legal concepts into actionable recommendations that drive business results.
  • Collaborate with sales, operations, and support teams to align legal support with business objectives, ensuring that all activities are focused on delivering value to the organization.
• General Legal Support:
  • Handle special assignments, projects, and other duties related to the Legal Department as directed by the APAC General Counsel, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintain updated records and reports to ensure regulatory compliance and support audits, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and complete.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent legal and strategic judgment with strong business partnering skills, enabling effective collaboration and decision-making.
• High level of integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and a quick learner, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and build strong relationships.
• Ability to provide legal solutions proactively and mitigate risks effectively, protecting the company's interests and reputation.
• Proficiency in translating complex legal concepts into practical business advice, driving business results and promoting organizational success.