Broad outline of the Role
This is a tactical role responsible for providing support to business teams for commercial and corporate transactions, advises and resolves commercial legal matters, conducts negotiation in commercial matters, advises the business on all disputes and potential disputes, and acts as a process-owner for all commercial legal processes.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Law degree and actively licensed to practice law in the region
7-12 years of relevant experience

Other Knowledge & Skills
- Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial operations and financial principles. - Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. - Analytical mindset with proficiency in financial analysis and reporting. - Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive business growth. - Knowledge of legal aspects related to commercial contracts and compliance requirements. - Proactive and adaptable with a track record of achieving commercial targets and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Acts as the main escalation and supervision point for the Commercial Team
Advises on and resolves matters, including contract drafting and negotiation
Coordinates the commercial team's overall use of external counsel and legal support of other departments
Conducts legal research and analysis on selected topics, prepares memoranda, opinions and position papers upon request
Acts as main liaison point for banking and financing transactions resolves complex and general commercial transactions with minimal supervision
Assist the operations in connection with the Company's Contract Management System and ensure strong coordination with various business units within the Company w. r. t same.
Proactively addresses new processes to expedite legal support, legal documentation and management of risks
Responsible for spearheading the department's improvement projects related to streamlining documentation and contracting processes
Implements processes, procedures and documentation for new services
Maintains the Company's standard template agreements (including service schedules) and related documentation

Deputy General Manager - Corporate Legal