Legal Manager

A legal manager plays a crucial role in offering legal advice and support to the organization. The ideal candidate for this position should possess a robust background in corporate law, exceptional communication skills, and the capability to navigate intricate legal matters in a dynamic business setting. Responsibilities include providing legal counsel to internal teams on various issues such as contract negotiations, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The individual must interpret laws, rulings, and regulations affecting the organization to ensure compliance. Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and legal documents are also part of the role, ensuring alignment with the organization's interests and adherence to relevant laws. Furthermore, the legal manager will advise on corporate governance matters, prepare board resolutions, maintain corporate records, and ensure legal compliance. Staying informed about changes in laws and regulations relevant to the consulting industry is essential. Developing and implementing policies and procedures for legal compliance, managing legal disputes, participating in negotiations to protect the organization's interests, and conducting legal training sessions for internal teams are also key responsibilities. Collaboration with various departments like finance, human resources, and operations to address legal issues, working closely with external legal counsel when necessary, identifying legal risks, proposing mitigation strategies, and conducting legal due diligence for new business initiatives are additional duties. Maintaining accurate legal records and documentation, supporting and guiding the Deputy Legal Counsel, and analyzing content performance and quality are crucial aspects of the role. The individual should hold a degree in law, with a minimum of 7 years of experience. Special knowledge, abilities, and skills required include a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction, strong knowledge of corporate law, contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions. Detail-oriented, strong organizational and time management skills, proficient in legal research, and experience in managing external legal counsel and legal budgets are also necessary qualifications.,