Senior Legal Officer at CMB Building Maintenance and Investment Company Limited

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and draft contractual agreements to ensure that clauses which protect the company’s interests are incorporated therein and such contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Review and assist in the preparation of business proposals; ensuring the legal framework of said proposals is suitable for the company’s goals.
• Interpret contracts and legal documentation to user departments to aid their relations with clients and suppliers.
• Ensure group wide compliance with legal procedures, processes and statutory requirements as it concerns legal aspects of the company’s business
• Undertake legal research; prepare reports and legal opinions as required.
• Liaise with external solicitors who represent the company in litigation.
• Conduct in-house investigations, witness selection and compile documentary evidence to assist external solicitors in their defence/prosecution of cases.
• Investigate legal claims/complaints against the company and prepare appropriate responses
• Conduct due diligence checks and searches as required by the company.
• Liaise with government departments and agencies and regulatory authorities in respect of the company’s activities and transactions.
• Monitor all existing and emerging laws and regulations relevant to the company’s business
• Provide legal support to business units of the company in negotiations with customers and vendors and ensure conformance with internal contracting requirements and risk mitigation requirements.
• Monitor all legal processes, procedures regarding the company at various legal institutions.
• Any other duties assigned by the Chief Legal Officer and Executive Management.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Legal
• Minimum of 7 years experience and must have been called to the Bar
• Real Estate experience is a must
• LLM will be an added advantage
• Excellent follow through, ability to pay attention to details.
• High level of professionalism and multitasking.
• Ability to take initiative
• Self motivated and committed to  the delivery of excellent legal services
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent people management and strong listening skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of legal requirements and processes