Head of Legal Affairs

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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs to lead the organization’s legal, regulatory, and corporate governance functions. Candidates with company secretarial qualifications will have an added advantage. This senior leadership role involves managing legal compliance, government relations, contracts, litigation, and corporate affairs while ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and regulations. The role also involves engaging with government bodies, regulatory agencies, and industry associations to safeguard and advance the company’s interests..

Key Responsibilities

1. Government and Regulatory Affairs

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• Act as the primary point of contact between the organization and government bodies, regulatory agencies, and industry associations.
• Track and engage in public policy and regulatory changes that affect the company.
• Ensure the company complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Engage with regulators on issues that could impact the organization’s operations.

1. Contracts and Litigation Management

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• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and company policies.
• Oversee and manage all legal disputes involving the company, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation processes.
• Develop strategies for managing and mitigating legal risks associated with potential litigation.

1. Custodian of Licenses and Policies

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• Act as custodian of various licences, permits, registrations etc obtained by the company and ensure that they are timely renewed
• Maintain and periodically review company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all functions

1. Functions of a Company Secretary

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• Serve as the Company Secretary to the Board, ensuring adherence to governance processes and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant company laws, including the Companies Act, Securities Law, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of company resolutions, board meeting minutes, shareholder meetings, and other corporate documentation.
• Liaise with auditors, regulators, and other external bodies regarding corporate governance matters.

Key Qualifications

1. Education

   : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law. Additional CS qualification is preferred

2. Experience

   : Minimum of 10 years in legal, corporate affairs, and regulatory compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Strong exposure to government liaison, contract management, litigation, and corporate governance. Experience in company secretarial functions is preferred.

3. Skills

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• Strong leadership and management skills
• In-depth knowledge of corporate law, including contracts, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align legal strategies with overall business goals.
• Excellent PR, relationship management, communication, negotiation and crisis management skills.

1. Personal Attributes

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• High level of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented, especially when managing legal and compliance issues.
• Ability to think critically and make decisions under pressure.

Others:

• Employee must commute to work in their own vehicle.
• Working days will be Monday to Saturday, with the 2nd and 4th Saturdays off.
• Occasional travel to unit locations and state headquarters