Assistant Legal Counsel

Portfolio Support: Assist in overseeing the company’s transactional and litigation portfolio across civil, criminal, labor, and regulatory matters.

Expert Legal Drafting: Draft, review, and finalize a broad range of legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, responses, and regulatory filings.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Assist in assessing legal risks associated with disputes and operational matters.

Support the development of strategies to mitigate potential liabilities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Business Team Support: Provide day-to-day legal support to internal business teams on routine matters, including reviewing and drafting legal documents.

Reporting & Record-Keeping: Provide timely updates to internal stakeholders. Maintain accurate, organized, and easily accessible legal records and case files.

Corporate Legal Assistance: Provide support to the legal team on various corporate legal matters, assisting with legal research, document review, and offering general legal advice as needed.

Minimum qualification of LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws).

2 to 4 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in a top-tier law firm or as an in-house counsel at a reputable company.

In-depth understanding of litigation, corporate governance, and risk management.

Strong research, analytical, and advanced legal drafting skills.

Prioritization & Time Management: Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously.

Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with lawyers, international colleagues, and business clients at all levels.

Professional Judgment: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using sound judgment and initiative to manage legal matters proactively.