legal risk manager

Bank of Hawaii

As an Individual Contributor, this role provides legal counsel on highâ€‘value, highâ€‘risk, and highly sensitive matters that support the Companyâ€™s strategic, operational, and regulatory objectives. The position interprets complex laws and regulations, manages legal risk, and provides guidance to executive, senior, and line management. This role also supports business growth and governance by enabling compliant innovation, supporting critical initiatives, and fostering strong internal and external legal partnerships.
 Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited law school. Must be a member in good standing of the Hawaii State Bar.
 
Minimum 8 years of experience practicing banking, corporate, commercial, or related areas of law within a law firm, corporation, or government agency.
 
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
 
Expert knowledge and skill proficiency in laws and regulations, legal consultation, and legal research and analysis.
 
Advanced knowledge and skill proficiency in crossâ€‘functional collaboration, customer experience, contract drafting, negotiation, persuasion and influence, and strategic thinking.
 
Intermediate knowledge and skill proficiency in technology literacy, including enterprise systems, legal tools, and standard business applications.
 
Strong ability to assess legal and regulatory considerations, manage complex matters, and provide practical guidance aligned with business objectives. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal audiences. Demonstrated sound judgment, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
 
As a Bank of Hawaii employee, you ensure (or assist with ensuring) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Fair Banking, Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations, Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.
 
Delivering exceptional customer experiences is at the heart of what we do at Bank of Hawaii. We listen, understand and deliver what our customers need to help them build a better tomorrow.
 
We are an EEO/AA employer, including disability and veterans. For Bank of Hawaii's full EEO statement, please visit https://www.boh.com/careers
 Legal Advisory and Risk Management
 
: Delivers sound, timely, and cost-effective legal advice to executives, senior leaders, and line management on high-risk, high-value, and highly sensitive matters. Interprets and applies federal and state laws, including banking, fiduciary, trust and estate, and intellectual property law, to guide decision-making while advancing the Companyâ€™s legal risk management program.
 
Regulatory and Compliance Counsel: 
Analyzes changes in laws and regulations and advises business units on legal, regulatory, and compliance impacts. Provides guidance on remediation of regulatory issues and omissions and supports enterprise compliance efforts through proactive risk identification and mitigation.
 
Complex Transactions and Contract Negotiation: 
Leads the drafting, negotiation, and interpretation of sophisticated legal documents, including vendor agreements, revenue-producing contracts, customer agreements, and required regulatory disclosures. Provides legal support for enterprise-wide sourcing, vendor risk management, and revenue initiatives involving substantial financial and reputational exposure.
 
Legal Research and Business Enablement: 
Conducts advanced legal research and analysis related to new business initiatives and entry into new lines of business. Advises stakeholders on legal feasibility, structural considerations, and risk implications to support strategic growth.
 
Dispute Management and External Counsel Oversight
 
: Serves as an ethical and effective advocate for the Company in complex disputes, regulatory investigations, and high-stakes matters. Selects, directs, and manages outside counsel to ensure quality representation, cost efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
 
Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Corporate Counsel

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 This role sits within a centralized legal team supporting a diversified group of companies across across manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure, etc.
 
 
 
 
 
 The role is hands-on and execution-focused, with a strong emphasis on complex drafting, transactional support, and legal risk management. Working closely with the Group General Counsel, the recruit will play a key role in supporting day-to-day legal matters while contributing to longer-term strategic and succession planning within the function.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Transactional and Contractual Work
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and corporate agreements including M&amp;A documentation, financing arrangements, shareholders&rsquo; agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and international trade contracts.
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 Support legal due diligence for acquisitions and investments across KSA, Kuwait, and the wider GCC.
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 Draft under English common law frameworks, including DIFC and ADGM jurisdictions, with a strong risk-aware and commercial mindset.
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 Legal Governance and Risk
 
 
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 Identify and advise on legal and contractual risks across the Group&rsquo;s operating businesses.
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 Support the development and maintenance of legal templates, policies, and governance frameworks.
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 Ensure compliance with applicable UAE, DIFC, ADGM, and KSA regulatory requirements.
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 Stakeholder Advisory
 
 
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 Act as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders including Finance, HR, Audit, and senior management.
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 Provide clear, practical legal advice that supports commercial decision-making.
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 Draft and review formal correspondence with regulators, administrators, and counterparties.
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 External Counsel Management
 
 
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 Manage and challenge top-tier international and regional law firms as required.
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 Oversee quality, cost, and delivery of external legal advice across transactions and disputes.
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 Liaise with regulators and authorities where required.
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 Team Support and Leadership
 
 
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 Work within a small, high-performing legal team supporting Group-wide activities.
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 Take ownership of core drafting and execution work, enabling the General Counsel to focus on strategic matters.
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 Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior team members, with scope to take on broader leadership responsibilities over time.
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 Experience and Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB); LLM or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
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 Admission to the Bar or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.
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 5 to 10 years post-qualification experience, ideally combining private practice and in-house exposure.
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 Strong experience in cross-border transactions, M&amp;A, and financing work.
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 Demonstrable experience with DIFC and ADGM or strong English common law drafting exposure.
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 Prior experience supporting Investment groups, holding companies, manufacturing, industrial, real estate is advantageous.
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 Key Attributes
 
 
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 Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail.
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 Commercially astute with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
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 Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
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 Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a lean environment.
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Legal Counsel

Heapy

<div>Does this describe you?
<ul><li>Do you excel at identifying and managing legal, regulatory, and contractual risk?</li>
<li>Are you confident drafting, negotiating, and improving contracts that protect businesses?</li>
<li>Do you enjoy advising leaders and project teams on risk mitigation and sound decision-making?</li>
<li>Are you highly organized in managing compliance, licensure, and governance across jurisdictions?</li>
<li>Do you enjoy communicating with executives, teams, insurers, and external counsel?</li>
<li>Are you looking to make a meaningful impact through your expertise?</li>
<li>Do you value work/life harmony, and seek a work environment that is supportive?</li>
</ul>
If this describes you, this is your opportunity to join our fast-growing, forward-thinking company that is ready to empower you through our Colleague First set of Values.</div>

Legal Counsel - Part-Time

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 Now it&rsquo;s your time to join the #1 bank in the Middle East and one of the most prestigious financial companies in the region. Shaking up the world of banking requires a lot of smarts and skill. We&rsquo;re looking for the brightest and best to help us reach our goals and we&rsquo;ll also help you reach yours. Your success is our success as you grow stronger in your career. Join us and leave a legacy of your own, as a pioneer in both the company and the industry.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The role holder assists the Head of Legal and the Senior Legal Counsel for Global Corporate Finance &amp; Islamic Banking to manage legal risk in all the geographies where FAB operates in relation to the relevant business activities in accordance with FAB Group legal policies and procedures. The role holder should be able to work autonomously, but should seek the Head of Legal &ndash; Global Corporate Finance &amp; Islamic Banking and the Senior Legal Counsel&rsquo;s &ndash; input on unusual situations, complex matters, and issues which may pose significant legal, financial and/or reputational risk to the FAB Group.
 
 
 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 Legal Advisory
 
 
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 Provides legal advice and support to the business while keeping in mind FAB&rsquo;s strategic and business objectives.
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 Collaborates with the Head of Legal and Senior Legal Counsel to establish, disseminate and implement the FAB Group legal policies.
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 Completes legal tasks and projects in a timely manner and responds to legal queries assigned to him/her by the Head of Legal or the Senior Legal Counsel.
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 Supports FAB subsidiaries and international branches by providing general legal oversight on legal risks associated with the relevant business products and services. Litigation
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 Assists with the management of litigation or disputes between the business and its customers in the UAE and abroad.
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 Represents FAB before Notaries Public, court experts, courts, and the police to resolve matters in the best interest of the FAB Group.
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 Reports relevant litigation matters to the Head of Legal and/or the Senior Legal Counsel and provides updates to the relevant stakeholders
 
 
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 Legal Documentation and Review
 
 
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents in order to maximise the FAB Group&rsquo;s legal protections whilst simultaneously minimising risks.
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 Prepares and regularly updates standardised legal agreements, contracts and standard terms and conditions for FAB in compliance with international best practices and applicable legal requirements.
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 Assists the Heads of Legal and Senior Legal Counsels in reviewing the standard terms and conditions used by the business and updates or recommends legal policies and processes in line with best international practices. Knowledge of External Environment
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 Stays current on emerging trends in the laws and regulations through continuous legal education, attending professional conferences, and participating in professional associations.
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 Provides updates on new legislation or regulatory developments that may have an impact on the business and its implications. Knowledge Sharing
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 Works closely and develops a positive professional relationship with the other members of the legal function and shares legal knowledge and best practices with legal colleagues. Stakeholder Management
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 Liaises with the concerned external authorities such as courts and law firms to ensure effective resolution of all legal matters affecting FAB. MIS and Reporting
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 Ensures that all requisite reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner, and meet the FAB Group&rsquo;s requirements, policies, and standards.
 
 
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 Specific Accountability
 
 
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates standard form Islamic banking agreements and contracts including general terms and conditions, etc.
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates Islamic deal documentation for syndicated loans, project finance, leveraged/acquisition finance, real estate finance and asset finance transactions, agency requirements in loan documentation, debt restructurings and other lending agreements.
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 Work with external counsel and the business in relation to Islamic Finance transactions.
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 Assists the business with developing and rolling out new Islamic products and services.
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 Drafts, reviews and negotiates with English and Arabic language consumer banking and business banking-related documents (e.g. accounts, credit cards, personal loans, car loans, mortgage loans, merchant acquirer agreements, small business loans, retail Islamic finance).
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 Handles and provides legal support in relation to customer requests to amend standard documentation in the UAE and abroad
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 Assists the Head of Legal in managing potential disputes and customer complaints in the UAE and abroad.
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 Makes recommendations for improvements to policies and processes and streamlining the same to bring about efficiency and improve turn-around time
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE:
 
 
 Minimum Qualification
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law.
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in law is preferred.
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 Excellent English &amp; Arabic language skills.
 
 
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 Minimum Experience
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 3 years&rsquo; experience in a reputed bank or law firm.
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Legal Counsel, Islamic Banking

Simmy placement agency

Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Incident Investigation &amp; Triage: Receiving reports, conducting legal review, and isolating compromised data to determine the scope of a breach.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance &amp; Notification: Analyzing breaches to determine if they meet the threshold for notification to regulators (e.g., ICO) and affected data subjects.</li><li>Legal Risk Management: Reviewing contracts for liability, interpreting data protection laws, and advising on legal risks.</li><li>Document Review &amp; Privacy: Analyzing vast amounts of breached data to identify Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Protected Health Information (PHI).</li><li>Stakeholder Communication: Coordinating with IT, cybersecurity teams, external counsel, and regulators, as well as drafting, reviewing, and sending notification letters.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: ₹9,744.72 - ₹44,694.50 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Legal Data Breach

Outfield Healthcare Partners

<div>About Us: 
We are a multi-state operator of skilled nursing and senior living facilities committed to delivering high-quality care and cultivating a strong, compliant workforce. We are seeking an experienced HR Risk Manager to join our team and oversee critical aspects of risk management related to workers&rsquo; compensation, transportation compliance, and legal exposure across our facilities.

Position Summary: 
The HR Risk Manager plays a vital role in minimizing legal and financial exposure by managing workers&rsquo; compensation programs, auditing injury reports and claims, providing training and support to facility leadership, and ensuring transportation compliance for company vehicles. This position requires a proactive leader who can collaborate across departments and state lines to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Oversee workers&rsquo; compensation claims, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, coordination with third-party administrators, and follow-through on return-to-work plans.</li>
<li>Conduct audits of injury logs, incident reports, and claims data to identify trends and opportunities for prevention and early intervention.</li>
<li>Support and coach facility teams in proper injury documentation, corrective actions, and OSHA reporting requirements.</li>
<li>Partner with legal counsel and insurance carriers on litigated cases to ensure effective case management and resolution.</li>
<li>Track and ensure transportation compliance with company vehicle usage, DMV record monitoring, and insurance coverage requirements.</li>
<li>Provide education and training to facility leaders and staff on injury prevention, risk practices, and transportation safety protocols.</li>
<li>Serve as a key point of contact for risk-related inquiries from facilities, vendors, and leadership.</li>
<li>Develop and monitor KPIs for injury trends, claim resolution, and compliance audits.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years of experience in HR, workers&rsquo; compensation, or risk management in a healthcare or multi-site organization, preferred.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, workers&rsquo; compensation laws, and vehicle compliance standards across multiple states.</li>
<li>Experience supporting litigated workers&rsquo; comp or labor cases in collaboration with legal teams.</li>
<li>Ability to conduct facility audits and prepare professional reports and recommendations.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable providing training and guidance to field leaders.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel occasionally to support facilities and/or to complete program audit in multiple states.</li></ul></div>

Human Resources Risk Manager

Khidmah

<div>
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 
 The Legal Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational legal support to the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, managing legal risk, and safeguarding the organisation&rsquo;s commercial and reputational interests. The role supports senior management by delivering timely, practical legal advice, overseeing contracts and disputes, and strengthening corporate governance across all business activities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education &amp; Qualification
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Law (LLB or equivalent)
 
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 Qualified lawyer / admitted to practice in a recognised jurisdiction
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 (e.g. UK Solicitor/Barrister, common law or civil law equivalent)
 
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 Experience:
 
 
 
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 A minimum of 5 years - PQE
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 Construction/Real Estate /Energy - Preferred
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 PPP experience/capability
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 Skills:
 
 
 
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 Arabic/English - Fluent
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 Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law, and regulatory compliance across civil and common law.
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 Demonstrated experience managing legal risk, contracts, and disputes
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 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory skills
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 Roles , Responsibilities, Duties
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advisory &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Provide legal advice to senior management on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
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 Ensure the organization complies with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
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 Interpret legislation and assess its impact on business operations
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 Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
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 Contract Management
 
 
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 Draft, review, negotiate, and approve contracts, agreements, and legal documents
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 Manage contract risk, ensuring terms protect the organisation&rsquo;s interests
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 Support procurement and commercial teams on contractual matters
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 Maintain contract templates and standard terms and conditions
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 Risk Management &amp; Dispute Resolution
 
 
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 Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies
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 Manage disputes, claims, and litigation, including coordination with external counsel
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 Oversee settlements, waivers, and resolution strategies
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 Handle employment, commercial, and regulatory disputes
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 Corporate Governance
 
 
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 Support board and executive-level governance requirements
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 Manage corporate records, resolutions, and statutory filings
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 Ensure compliance with corporate governance codes and internal policies
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 Advise on directors&rsquo; duties and corporate ethics
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 External Counsel &amp; Stakeholder Management
 
 
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 Appoint, manage, and control external legal advisors and law firms
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 Monitor legal costs and budgets
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 Liaise with regulators, authorities, and third parties as required
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 Policy Development &amp; Training
 
 
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 Draft internal policies (e.g., code of conduct, compliance manuals)
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 Deliver legal awareness training to non-legal staff
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 Promote a culture of legal compliance and risk awareness
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 Team &amp; Function Management
 
 
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 Lead and supervise in-house legal staff (if applicable)
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 Set objectives, manage workloads, and support professional development
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 Report legal risks, issues, and performance metrics to management
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Legal Manager

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