Legal Officer at People Capacity Management

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Legal Officer to join our team. The Legal Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring legal compliance, managing contractual matters, and providing strategic legal advice to support the company's objectives. The Legal Officer will oversee all legal aspects of our operations, mitigate legal risks, and ensure the company's adherence to relevant laws and regulations. This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a strong legal background and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with various departments to provide legal guidance on contractual matters.
• Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure the company's compliance.
• Develop and implement policies to mitigate legal risks and ensure adherence to applicable laws.
• Handle legal disputes, including liaising with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Develop strategies for the resolution of disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
• Advise on corporate governance matters and ensure compliance with corporate laws and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of board meeting materials and corporate filings.
• Manage and protect the company's intellectual property, including trademarks, and copyrights.
• Conduct due diligence on intellectual property matters related to business transactions.
• Conduct legal research to stay informed about changes in laws and regulations.
• Provide timely and practical legal advice to management on various legal issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law; additional qualification as a practicing attorney preferred.
• Proven 5 – 7 years of experience as a Legal Officer or similar role in a corporate setting.
• Sound knowledge of commercial and corporate law, contract law, and intellectual property law.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.