Legal Executive at Hazon Holdings

JOB DESCRIPTION

Compliance:

• Prepare a legal and regulatory compliance checklist and check for 100% compliance;
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking appropriate action;
• Liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors;
• Ensure that none of the policies and procedures of the Company and its related activities is illegal, unethical, or improper;
• Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures;
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability develop/implement corrective action plan for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Manage interactions/ correspondence with regulators and relevant legal agent.

Litigation:

• Offer dispute resolution advice including matters of recovery claims and actions;
• Liaising with external Lawyer representing the Company in any form of dispute;
• Handle all default related litigations.

Contracts:

• Drafting and review of contracts, including but not limited to contracts for provision of goods and services; acquisition of goods and services, partnership contracts, etc;
• Ensure legal documentation of transaction executed by the company;
• Ensure appropriate execution and monitor implementation.

Legal Advice:

• Provide Legal advice on the relevant laws and regulations as it concerns the business of the Company;
• Draft Legal Opinions when requested.

Custodianship:

• Ensure effective and efficient filing system
• Ensure proper custody of sensitive documents
• Ensure proper titles and ownership of Group’s assets.

Requirements
Experience:

• Candidates should possess a Master's degree
• 5-6 years post-bar experience in Corporate, litigation, SEC and commercial legal practice.
• Must have a working knowledge of investor relations function.
• Must have experience in preparing executive-ready PowerPoint presentations.
• Must be able to interpret financial statements and understand the financial instruments
• Must have knowledge of legal and statutory filing and reporting requirements.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Ability to ensure that the highest standards of quality and customer care are achieved;
• Verbal and written communication skill
• Integrity, transparency and honesty, and must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to flexibly change deadlines and work priorities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP (enterprise resource planning) etc.
• Vast legal knowledge (corporate and litigation) - local and international
• Legal document drafting - e.g. contracts, agreements, NDA etc.
• Managerial skills

Knowledge of statutory requirements for business processes relating to the company services.