A Corporate Legal Executive is responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of a corporation’s operations. This role requires a deep understanding of corporate law, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide sound legal advice to senior management.

Job Title: Corporate Legal Executive
Reports to: General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer

Job Overview: The Corporate Legal Executive will manage and oversee the company’s legal matters, ensuring that all business practices, policies, and dealings comply with applicable laws and regulations. This position involves drafting and negotiating contracts, managing litigation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising on various corporate governance issues. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Legal Compliance: Ensure the company’s operations and business transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations. Monitor changes in legislation that could affect the company. • Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various types of contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, employment contracts, and confidentiality agreements.

• Corporate Governance: Assist in maintaining corporate records, minutes, and resolutions. Advise on matters related to corporate governance and best practices.

• Risk Management: Identify and manage legal risks related to the company’s operations. Develop strategies to mitigate these risks.

• Litigation Management: Oversee litigation and dispute resolution processes. Work with external counsel as needed, and ensure that litigation strategies align with the company’s business objectives.

• Regulatory Affairs: Liaise with regulatory bodies, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and manage filings and submissions.

• Mergers and Acquisitions: Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. Conduct due diligence and manage post-transaction integration.

• Legal Advice: Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and various departments. Advise on the legal implications of corporate strategies and decisions.

• Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures, ensuring they are legally sound and compliant with applicable regulations.

• Training: Conduct training sessions for employees on legal topics, such as compliance, data protection, and contract management.

Qualifications:
• Education: A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction is also necessary.

• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in corporate law, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.

• Skills:

• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.

• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the industry relevant to the company.

• Familiarity with international legal issues and cross-border transactions.

• Previous management experience in a legal department.