Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide specialized legal advice on contract law, labor law, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.
- Ensure legal advice aligns with the company’s strategic and operational objectives.
- Serve as the primary legal advisor for designated business units, offering ongoing support on legal issues.
- Deliver practical and actionable legal solutions for business decision-making.
- Identify potential legal risks in business operations and transactions and provide proactive mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with business units to integrate legal considerations into strategic planning.
- Provide guidance on contract matters, including reviewing terms, advising on obligations, and managing disputes.
- Ensure all contract provisions comply with legal standards and support business goals.
- Conduct legal research on emerging issues, regulatory changes, and complex legal topics.
- Prepare legal memoranda to support business strategies.
- Advise on labor law issues such as employee contracts, disputes, and disciplinary actions.
- Provide legal guidance to HR and management on employment-related questions.
- Advise on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and IP disputes.
- Support the protection and management of the company’s intellectual property assets.
- Work closely with HR, finance, operations, and management to understand legal needs and deliver tailored counsel.
- Act as the central point of legal consultation for various departments.
- Develop and deliver legal training programs on key topics such as labor law, IP, and contract management.
- Keep internal teams informed about relevant legal changes, risks, and updates.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel for specialized or complex legal matters, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate records of legal consultations and ensure secure documentation storage.
- Prepare reports for senior leadership on legal risks, trends, and advisory activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
- Postgraduate qualification in commercial law, contract law, or a related legal field is preferred but not mandatory.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably in a consultative legal role within a corporate environment or law firm.
- Demonstrated experience providing legal advice on contracts, labor law, and intellectual property.
- Strong background in contract law, labor law, and dispute resolution is highly preferred.
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