LEGAL OFFICER

Job description

Job Purpose

To deliver operational legal services by drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documentation, providing research-based legal advice, supporting litigation, and ensuring accurate legal records.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Documentation & Contracts

• Draft and review commercial agreements.
• Ensure compliance with approved legal standards.
• Maintain centralized contract repository.

Legal Advisory & Research

• Conduct legal research and draft opinions.
• Interpret legislation affecting operations.

Litigation Support

• Prepare pleadings, affidavits, and evidence files.
• Liaise with courts and external counsel.

Corporate Secretarial & Records

• Maintain statutory records and resolutions.
• Support corporate governance requirements.

Risk & Compliance Support

• Identify legal risks and escalate promptly.
• Support compliance audits and investigations.

Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Head Legal.

Authority

• Recommend legal positions.
• Issue routine legal correspondence.
• Escalate risk issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• LLB (mandatory).
• Admission to the Bar (advantage). (1-2 years)
• Valid practicing license.