Business Law Generalist

We are seeking a highly competent, skilled, and motivated Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team, focusing on the Africa, India, and Middle East regions of the organization. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in legal practice/with corporates, with a strong background in management of contracts, ethics and compliance, and legal dispute resolution. This role requires expertise in managing corporate legal matters, providing strategic legal advice to senior management, and ensuring the companys operations comply with all relevant laws, regulations and policies. Additionally, the candidate will collaborate with other team members to effectively manage responsibilities and ensure seamless legal support across various businesses and projects in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Drafting, Vetting, and Negotiation:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of purchase, commercial and other contracts.
• Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws and company policies.
• Provide legal advice on contractual matters to internal stakeholders.

2. Ethics and Compliance Programs Management:

• Develop, implement, and manage ethics and compliance programs to ensure adherence to legal, regulatory and Groups requirements.
• Handle ethics, POSH and other cases as per applicable law and Company policies.
• Regularly monitor/track compliance activities, conduct detailed compliance audits, and perform comprehensive risk assessments.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance matters/issues.

3. Legal Dispute Management:

• Handle legal disputes, including drafting/vetting legal notices/replies, managing court cases, arbitrations, etc. pan India and AFMO.
• Coordinate with external counsels to manage litigation and other legal proceedings.
• Advise on strategies to mitigate legal risks.

4. Legal Research and General Advisory:

• Conduct thorough legal research on diverse legal issues to support various business initiatives and projects.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry practices.
• Provide legal advisory/opinions and interpretations on complex legal issues, focusing on mitigating risks and ensuring compliance.

Technical Skills:

• Legal Tech Tools: Proficiency in using legal technology tools such as contract, compliance and litigation management software, and legal research databases.
• Document Management Systems: Proficiency in using document management systems and in-house legal management software to efficiently organize, store, and retrieve corporate legal documents. This includes managing contracts, compliance records, and other critical legal documents to ensure accessibility and security within the corporate environment.
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze legal data and generate reports using relevant software.

Personal Attributes and Behavioral Competencies:

• People Person: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Integrity and Ethical Judgment: Demonstrates a strong sense of ethics and integrity in all professional conduct.
• Analytical Skills: Possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of addressing complex issues effectively.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Adaptability: Exhibits flexibility in managing multiple tasks and adapting to changing priorities and environments.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A bachelors degree in law from a reputed law school or university.