Legal Counsel

Job Brief

A legal counsel is a professional that ensures compliance with the law. They provide advice and ensure that the company follows all relevant aspects.

Job Description

• ● Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.)
• ● Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies
• ● Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
• ● Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
• ● Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues
• ● Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
• ● Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
• ● Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces
• ● Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization
• ● Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
• ● Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

Job Requirements

• ● Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in business environment
• ● Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
• ● Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation
• ● Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
• ● High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• ● Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information
• ● Outstanding communication skills
• ● BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree
• ● MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an advantage;