Job description
Role Summary:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for managing the legal and compliance affairs of the group and subsidiaries
Draft and review legal agreements for the business; management of regulatory licences and support land acquisition processes
Produce content for Board and Committee papers and implementing resultant actions
Work collaboratively with functional areas across the group to develop and implement programmes that meet the legal and regulatory requirements.
Represent the Company in various forums
Liaison with advisors, regulators and government officials
Provide legal advice on corporate and commercial matters – contracts, corporate structuring, finance, treasury, tax & excise.
Review, draft and advise on company policies.
Drive compliance with local laws, company policies and procedures within functions of responsibility.
Manage external counsel
Provide legal advice on tax and finance matters including engagement with key stakeholders and regulators
Provide on-going legal support to commercial business functions including Human Resources, IT and Security.
Conducting background checks and due diligence on all intending business partners, contractors and subcontractors with a view to evaluating the potential risks associated with them and providing recommendation on their suitability for business engagements.
Tracking all the company contracts and advising relevant business units on expiry dates and need to renew where necessary.
Tracking and creating awareness on relevant new laws, orders and regulations and advising relevant business units on compliance with such laws, orders and regulations.
Registering and renewing the company’s copyrights and trademarks and filing necessary returns with regulatory authorities.
Representing the company in meeting with external stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
Ensuring Compliance with relevant laws and regulations by the company
Preparation and vetting of legal documents including agreements, leases, correspondence with regulatory authorities
Educational Qualification :
LLB or LLM with minimum 6 + years experience in legal and compliance functions .
