Assistant Manager, Legal at Sunbeth Global Concepts (SGC)

Your responsibilities will include assisting with the execution of key legal and regulatory projects, reviewing and updating corporate governance structures, supporting contract review and negotiation, and facilitating effective collaboration with internal teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation. You will also contribute to engagements with board members, investors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with the company’s legal and governance frameworks. Your role will be vital in helping translate legal and strategic goals into actionable steps that enable sustainable business growth.

Job Details

Corporate Governance & Board Administration

• Support in drafting board charters, constitutions, and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate board and committee meetings, prepare notices, agendas, and resolutions.
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filing of returns with regulators.
• Monitor compliance with corporate governance codes, listing requirements, and internal policies.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Assist in due diligence for acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Draft and review transaction documents (share purchase agreements, NDAs, term sheets, etc.).
• Coordinate with external counsel and advisors during deal structuring and execution.
• Support integration of acquired entities into Company’s governance and legal framework.

Legal Advisory & Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, and commercial agreements.
• Provide legal opinions and advisory to business units on day-to-day operations.
• Manage risk by identifying potential liabilities in contracts and transactions.
• Ensure that contractual obligations are tracked and complied with.

Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and industry-specific laws.
• Liaise with regulators, government agencies, and external legal advisors.
• Support the implementation of compliance frameworks across the business.
• Assist in managing legal audits and investigations.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support

• Monitor and manage ongoing litigation matters with external counsel.
• Prepare case briefs, evidence, and internal reports as required.
• Support in negotiating settlements and alternative dispute resolution processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of a first degree in Law (with a minimum of a 2:2).
• 4 – 6 years of strong cognate experience within the oil and gas space.
• Strong corporate commercial background.
• Experience within the oil and gas space will be an added advantage.
• Previous in-house counsel experience in energy, or financial services preferred.
• Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Master’s in Law (LLM) would be an added advantage.