Key Responsibilities:
Contract Management:
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with relevant laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate contractual risks and optimize terms that protect the organization s interests.
Company Secretarial Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the companys statutory registers and records.
- Organize board and committee meetings, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Handle filings with regulatory authorities, including annual returns and other statutory submissions.
Legal Compliance:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive legal compliance framework that aligns with both national regulations and internal policies.
- Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory landscapes, assessing their impact on the organization, and proactively updating policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
Risk Mitigation:
- Proactively identify, evaluate, and address potential legal and regulatory risks to minimize the organizations exposure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk mitigation strategies, ensuring seamless integration into business operations.
Policy Development:
- Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to enhance compliance and legal governance.
- Continuously review and update existing policies to reflect evolving legal standards and best practices.
Audits and External Reporting:
- Conduct regular audits to identify and address process issues, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
- Assist in providing necessary information and documentation for external audits, ensuring a seamless audit process.
- Training and Knowledge Management
- Train employees on compliance policies and procedures, fostering a culture of adherence.
- Keep abreast of regulatory changes and provide guidance to the organization on legal and compliance matters.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Law from a reputable university or law college.
- 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
- Being a Qualified CS is an added advantage
Skills:
- Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation.
- Strong understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, managing multiple tasks concurrently.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
