Job Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Legal Consultant – Corporate Lawyer to provide strategic legal advice and support across a wide range of business matters, with a strong focus on corporate law.

The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of legal principles, regulatory frameworks, contract management, compliance, and risk management across both technology and non-technology domains.

The role requires strong legal research, contract drafting, negotiation, compliance, and advisory capabilities, along with the ability to provide practical and business-oriented legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis across technology and non-technology sectors.
Draft, review, negotiate, and structure contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Provide legal and regulatory compliance guidance to ensure adherence to applicable laws.
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with business transactions and strategic initiatives.
Provide strategic legal advice aligned with business objectives.
Support dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Provide legal advisory and strategic support with a focus on non-litigation matters.
Design, build, implement, and manage legal frameworks, policies, and processes.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify potential legal concerns and recommend appropriate solutions.
Support business teams in evaluating legal implications of new initiatives, partnerships, transactions, and investments.
Maintain high standards of confidentiality, professional ethics, and legal compliance.

Areas of Expertise

The candidate should ideally have exposure to multiple areas of law, including:

Corporate Law: Business formation, contracts, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance
Tax Law: Regulatory compliance and legal advisory
Intellectual Property Law: Patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing
Real Estate Law: Transactions, leasing, development, and related agreements
Healthcare Law: Regulatory compliance and risk management
Information Technology Law: Data privacy, cybersecurity, IT contracts, and technology-related regulations
Employment Law: Employment agreements, workplace regulations, and compliance
Environmental Law: Regulatory requirements and compliance
International Law: Cross-border transactions and business requirements
Exposure to legal matters related to retail, food & kitchen, and other business sectors will be an advantage.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Full-time 3-year Law degree (LLB) from a recognized/accredited institution.
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in legal consulting, corporate law, or in-house legal roles.
Strong expertise in corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
Proven experience in handling complex legal matters and providing practical, actionable solutions.
Strong legal research and analytical capabilities.
Experience in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and management.
Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks.
Familiarity with data privacy laws and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency in legal research tools, legal software, and contract/compliance management systems.
Membership in a recognized Bar Association.

Key Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
High attention to detail
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Strategic and business-oriented approach
Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously
Proactive and collaborative mindset
Strong confidentiality and ethical standards
Ability to work independently and take ownership of legal responsibilities

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be someone who can act as a strategic legal advisor to the business, understand commercial objectives, identify potential legal risks, and provide practical solutions.

Candidates with experience in corporate advisory, contract management, regulatory compliance, business transactions, and multi-sector legal consulting will be preferred.

Skills: corporate law,compliance,legal research,regulatory compliance,management

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