Job Detail

LLB

Min. 5 years of experience in any corporate environment as legal advisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to the financial services sector, including securities laws, financial regulations, and corporate governance requirements.  

• Proactively assess, identify and report / manage potential legal risks and suggest / implement plan of action to mitigate risks, minimizing the company's legal exposure.  

• Serve as the primary legal liaison with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and other external stakeholders.  

• Ensure clear, accurate, and effective communication regarding the company's legal posture, and responses to regulatory inquiries and/or investigations.  

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including client agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and employment contracts, ensuring legal clarity, accuracy, and protection of the company's interests.  

• Assist in resolving legal disputes and conflicts, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings. Collaborate with external legal counsel/s when necessary and represent the company's interests in legal proceedings.  

• Provide timely and accurate legal advice to internal departments, including senior management, on various legal matters such as corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, labor compliance, and contractual obligations.  

• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices.  

• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant legal issues, precedents, and regulatory developments to support decision-making and ensure the company remains up to date with changing legal landscapes.

• Conduct periodic training sessions and workshops for employees on legal matters, compliance requirements, and company policies to enhance awareness and understanding across the organization.