Head of Legal

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the legal department.
• Provide legal advice to the board, senior management, and various departments on corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Ensure the company complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings, arbitrations, or negotiations; manage external legal counsel when required.
• Monitor changes in legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Handle legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic deals.
• Manage legal risks and develop policies and procedures to reduce potential exposure.

Requirements
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM).
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience, preferably with exposure to corporate and commercial law.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and support business growth while ensuring legal integrity. Read more