Legal Officer

Job Description:- Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management- Set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors- Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action- Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically- Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks- Base your decision making process on ethics and integrity- Create associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders- Deal with external parties (regulators, external counsel, politicians, clients)- Attract, develop, direct, motivate and drive performance from team- Draft agreements that minimize risks and maximize legal rights- Meet legal objectives- Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas- Keep abreast of legislative changesQualifications:- Proven general counseling experience in business environment- Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, labor law, etc)- In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organisations- Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives- Well-versed in how business operate with financial acumen- High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas- Excellent judgement and analytical skills- First class interpersonal and communication skills- Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to "see around the corner"- BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree- MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an asset