Legal Counsel (Fixed-Term Contract)

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team on a fixed-term basis. The role involves supporting the Legal Affairs Directorate in providing legal support and guidance across all business units, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities including contract review, corporate governance documentation, litigation follow-up, and legal risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal opinions on matters related to the company’s operations upon request from business units.
• Review and evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and advise relevant departments accordingly.
• Prepare and review documentation related to leasing transactions, including conditions precedent/subsequent, in accordance with company procedures.
• Represent the company before judicial, criminal, and administrative courts, and prepare lawsuit petitions and related documents.
• Prepare draft Board of Directors’ resolutions and documentation related to General Assembly meetings.
• Participate in scheduled and unscheduled meetings and corporate projects, offering legal insight on key initiatives.
• Draft and submit letters of attorney and other legal documents required by independent auditors.
• Support and participate in employee disciplinary processes in line with legal regulations and internal procedures.
• Prepare official correspondence, notifications, and filings on behalf of the company.
• Fulfill additional tasks assigned by his/her superior.

• Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.)
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience as a Legal Counsel, Corporate Lawyer, or in a similar in-house legal role
• Good command of English (both written and spoken)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong analytical and drafting skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities effectively
• Willingness to travel for scheduled or unscheduled business requirements
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary
• High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Core Competencies

• Legal Expertise & Problem Solving: Ability to interpret complex legal matters and propose sound solutions.
• Planning & Organizing: Strong capability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Communication & Negotiation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Builds strong working relationships and collaborates effectively across departments.
• Accountability & Achievement Orientation: Takes ownership of outcomes and strives for excellence in execution.
• Innovation & Continuous Learning: Open to new ideas and committed to professional growth.
• Confidentiality & Professional Integrity: Maintains discretion in handling sensitive legal information.

If you are looking for a fixed term opportunity to contribute to a dynamic Legal Affairs team and gain valuable professional experience, we would be happy to meet you.

SunExpress, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcomes all applicants independent of individual differences. We believe that having a diversified talent is our biggest strength. All decisions about our current and potential talent are based solely on criteria that have nothing to do with an applicant's attributes that are irrelevant to job performance; at SunExpress, we only focus on competency, know-how, skills, and experience.