Legal Counsel

Job Description

Legal Counsel (Corporate)

• Provide legal counsel and support to internal business units on a wide range of corporate, commercial, compliance, and corporate governance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including service contracts, supply agreements, procurement documents, and real estate transactions, ensuring alignment with company policies and objectives.
• Advise on corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to local and international laws and corporate governance standards.
• Maintain corporate registrations, renewals, and compliance documentation, including drafting of resolutions for the Group's entities worldwide; amend, update, and maintain the Group Companies' constitutional documents.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across business operations, supporting the development and implementation of risk management strategies.
• Support corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, restructuring, and financing activities, ensuring legal due diligence and documentation accuracy.
• Monitor, interpret, and advise management on changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting the company's operations and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to promote legal awareness and ensure the integration of legal compliance into daily business activities.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training programs to promote compliance, ethical conduct, and best legal practices across the organization.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and consultants, ensuring cost‑effective and high‑quality legal services.
• Advise on matters relating to data protection, employment law, corporate secretarial requirements, and intellectual property as required.
• Provide timely and practical legal advice to senior leadership on strategic and operational matters.
• Perform all duties as assigned by the Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Affairs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent (Master's Degree preferred).
• Admission to a recognised Bar:
  Qualified lawyer in a common law or civil law jurisdiction.
• 7–9 years of post‑qualification experience, including at least 2–4 years in an in‑house counsel role.
• Solid experience in corporate and commercial law, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Prior exposure to sectors such as logistics, energy, infrastructure, or transportation is advantageous.
• Experience advising on cross‑border legal and regulatory matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and legal research platforms; comfortable with digital contract management systems.
• Business fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical and advisory skills in corporate, commercial, and banking & investment law.
• Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements with attention to risk and commercial objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex legal concepts clearly to non‑legal audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills; builds trust and collaborates effectively with internal teams, regulators, and external partners.
• Cooperative and supportive attitude; works effectively in multidisciplinary and cultural teams and contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrates integrity, balanced judgment, and emotional intelligence when addressing complex issues or situations; and in interactions with colleagues, stakeholders, and team members.
• Open to feedback and continuous learning; maintains a positive attitude toward personal and professional development.
• Understands and observes corporate protocol; demonstrates respect, humility, and accountability in all interactions.
• Upholds high professional standards and demonstrates commitment to corporate values and compliance culture.

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