Job summary:

The Legal Officer will be responsible for managing the legal affairs of the Company to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance and limited legal risk /exposure.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing legal advice and assistance on all relevant aspects of government regulation and applicable law.
• Supporting the review and drafting of contract agreements, leases and ensuring that they are in compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Spearhead the formulation of a sound contract management process from tendering to contract preparation, negotiation and execution.
• Management of the registration of the company’s intellectual property rights for its products and services.
• Ensuring that all the licenses, commercial and employment agreements and permits of the company are valid.
• Participating in handling litigation and disputes involving the Company in liaison with the Company’s external lawyers.
• Custodian of Company legal documents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Degree in Law (LLB).
• Post graduate Diploma in Law.
• At least 2 years’ legal experience.
• Experience in Commercial and Employment Law.
• Superior verbal, written and communication skills.
• High ICT proficiency.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Well-developed negotiation skills.
• Good organizing and coordinating skills