Legal Professional

We are seeking a highly experienced Legal Professional to oversee our organization's legal affairs and mitigate legal risks effectively. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, litigation management, and insurance oversight. As the Legal person, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with legal requirements, minimizing legal exposure, and safeguarding the organization's interests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers and their legal representatives to ensure compliance with legal requirements and mitigate potential risks.
• Assess legal risks associated with contractual agreements and provide recommendations to relevant stakeholders to minimize exposure.
• Manage all aspects of litigation, including working with external counsel, conducting legal research, and representing the organization in court proceedings when necessary.
• Develop and implement strategies to resolve legal disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Finance, Operations, and Compliance, to address legal issues and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations relevant to the organization's operations and update internal policies and procedures accordingly.
• Oversee various insurance policies, including liability, Directors and Officers (D&O), and Cyber insurance, to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Evaluate and mitigate potential risks associated with insurance claims and provide guidance on claim management processes.
• Advise senior management on legal matters, including risk assessment, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
• Conduct training sessions for employees on legal issues, contract management, and risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and litigation management, preferably in a corporate legal environment.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial transactions, and legal principles relevant to the organization's industry.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate legal concepts and provide practical advice to non-legal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working with insurance policies, including liability, D&O, and Cyber insurance, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in legal research, writing, and analysis.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and navigate complex legal issues with sound judgment.