JOB PURPOSE
The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing the organization with support to facilitate effective legal services, advice, and representation for all legal issues either directly or with the support of external lawyers. The role holder is also responsible for supporting the Legal team in all legal matters and providing support on advice given to the business and regulatory functions on legal issues in a timely manner while ensuring consistency of approach and style.
Responsibilities
Legal Due Diligence
Draft contracts, agreements and notifications as required in a timely manner and ensuring that they are compliant with internal standards and legal requirements
Provide support when advising concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations
Support the development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
Legal Research and Evaluation
Support research on laws, rulings and regulations to safeguard and legally protect business operations
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case
Support the development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
Research the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents and research
Keep abreast of the changes to laws and regulations of the region, monitor legal publications and study the new trends related to legal practices and their impact on the current scenario
Legal Policies and Procedures
Research policies for legal correctness with a view to provide legal advice in relation to the drafting of contracts/policies
Ensure necessary law applications to protect the organization in conjunction with allowing for commercial advantages
Develop reports on internal legal process is followed and tasks are completed within the deadlines
Report any lections that might interfere with the operations of the company
Human Capital Responsibilities
Assist with the implementation of the performance management process by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and provide constructive feedback and provide inputs to senior management
Provide mentorship for the purpose of developing a continuous talent pipeline for key roles
Provide inputs on training needs and coordinate with the HC department to ensure facilitation of training requirements
Develop and implement on the job-training for the team
Provide inputs for the development of annual manpower plan
Ensure the implementation of company’s corporate policies and relevant procedures
Definition of Success
Quality of legal reviews
Timely and effective settlement of legal issues
Compliance with procedural and legislative requirements
Effective communication of policies and procedures and updated laws and regulations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Excellent business communication and presentation
Strong negotiation skills
Analytical problem solving
Time management
Team management
A minimum of 6+ years’ of legal experience, 2+ years in retail experience.
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