AGM/GM - Legal - LLB

Job Description

1. Legal Strategy and Oversight:

- Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.

- Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to senior management and the board of directors.

- Oversee all legal activities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

2. Contract Management:

- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including construction agreements, subcontractor agreements, vendor contracts, and joint venture agreements.

- Ensure that contracts are properly executed and that the company's interests are protected in all

contractual arrangements.

3. Risk Management:

- Identify legal risks associated with construction projects, transactions, and business operations.

- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize legal exposure and protect the company's assets and reputation.

4. Litigation and Dispute Resolution:

- Manage all legal disputes, claims, and litigation matters involving the company, including construction disputes, contract disputes, and regulatory enforcement actions.

- Collaborate with external counsel and represent the company in legal proceedings as necessary.

5. Regulatory Compliance:

- Stay abreast of changes in construction laws, regulations, and industry standards.

- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including building codes, environmental regulations, safety regulations, and licensing requirements.

6. Corporate Governance:

- Oversee corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate filings, and compliance

with corporate governance best practices.

- Advise senior management and the board on corporate governance issues and responsibilities.

7. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Corporate Transactions:

- Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.

- Conduct due diligence reviews and assess legal risks associated with potential transactions.

8. Legal Training and Development:

- Develop and implement legal training programs for employees across the organization.

- Provide guidance and mentorship to legal department staff and other employees on legal matters relevant to their roles.

9. Stakeholder Management:

- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, and project teams.

- Interact with external stakeholders, including clients, regulatory authorities, government agencies, and industry associations.

10. Budgeting and Resource Management:

- Prepare and manage the legal department's budget, including forecasting expenses and allocating resources effectively.

- Optimize the use of internal and external legal resources to achieve cost-effective outcomes.

Qualification and Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; additional qualifications such as an MBA or LLM may be preferred.

- Admission to the bar and active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in legal practice, with a focus on construction law, real estate law, or corporate law.

- Proven leadership and management skills, with experience leading a legal team or department.

- Strong knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations, and standards.

- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.

- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to upholding the highest level of professional conduct.