Corporate Legal Counsel

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Legal Consultant to oversee our organization’s legal affairs. The role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing corporate governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and handling contracts and other legal documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, MOUs, and other legal documents. Manage corporate governance processes, including board meetings, resolutions, and filings. Ensure compliance with local, national, and international laws and regulations. Support M&A activities, joint ventures, and other strategic business initiatives. Liaise with external legal counsel when necessary. Conduct legal risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies. Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to minimize legal risk. Advise on labor law issues, intellectual property, data privacy, and other relevant areas. Monitor legal trends and changes in legislation that may affect the business. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is required; Master’s or LLM is a plus. Licensed/qualified to practice law in [relevant jurisdiction]. Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate legal practice, preferably in a corporate or in-house setting. Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, and commercial law. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure. High ethical standards and professional integrity. Experience in a multinational or regulated industry is an advantage. Preferred Skills: Familiarity with international business law and cross-border transactions. Experience working with government or regulatory bodies. Project management skills. Proficiency in legal software/tools and MS Office Suite. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment Exposure to cross-border legal work and international business Professional development and training opportunities Show more Show less