JOB OBJECTIVE(S)The role is to ensure the legality of business practices and transactions; ensure the company works within legal boundaries; provide legal counsel on issues arising from actual or anticipated lawsuits; conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAssist in developing a corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters.Maintaining proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state, and federal governmental bodies, legislatures, and the community at large.Give accurate and timely information/advice to Head, Legal and Executives on a variety of legal topics (securities law, corporate law, labor law, international ventures etc.)Collaborate within the team to devise efficient defense strategies.Assist in creating internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.Assist with providing advice from a legal perspective on identified risks and offer proactive advice on resolution.Communicate and negotiate with external parties as directed by the Head, Legal (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.)Draft for review and approval by the Head, Legal on various legal documents (agreements, contracts, and others) to ensure the company’s full legal rights.Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forcesProvide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization.Assist in company secretarial functions as will be advised from time to time.Any other duties and responsibilities as will be assigned by the Head, Legal or Executive ManagementAssist in legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities.Assist in developing corporate compliance programs.Skills & RequirementProficient in MS Office Suites.Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and Conflict resolution skills.Must have high initiative, integrity, strong work ethic, good communication, and analytical skills.Excellent time management, organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Highly organized with a record of prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.Education & Experience       Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized University.Must have 3-4 years post-call experience.At least 5 - 7 years’ post-graduation experience in legal and related job positions and functions.