Legal Officer

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing for court and arbitration cases such as conducting legal research and gathering relevant information to the case, gathering and analyzing information, prepare a written memo for submission to court/arbitration, and reporting to be used to determine how the case should be handled

• Collect data and evidence for the decision-making of the management

• Assist the Head of Legal in preparing presentations to be presented to the management

• Draft correspondences and legal briefs for various parties

• Assist in preparing and reviewing various legal documents, and connect with the Company’s clients, suppliers, and subcontractors representatives on contracts, letters, notices, etc.

• Assist the Legal Counsel in preparing and attesting various documentation (such as board resolutions, company registration certificates and trade licenses, etc…) for the purpose of establishing and registering subsidiaries and/or branches and/or JVs held by the Company.

• Follow up with subsidiaries and branches of the Company on getting their registration certificates, trade licenses, and directorship in place and up to date.

• Upon the request of the Head of Legal, follow up with the head office, subsidiaries, and branches of the Company on compliance-related issues.

• Handle administrative tasks such as translation of documents, filing papers, and documents, and maintaining and organizing reference files and records.

• Write periodic reports on developments of the legal department tasks, and meeting KPIs related to job role.

Qualification & Experience

• Proven working experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Officer, with at least 3 years of work experience, preferably in a medium to large organization

• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and the court system

• Satisfactory knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a legal office

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

• Legal Assistant certification or Diploma/ Certification preferred