Job Requirements
The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to the Legal Department, ensuring smooth operations, timely delivery of legal services, and maintenance of proper compliance standards. The role will assist in contract management, governance matters, legal documentation, and departmental coordination, supporting the Senior Legal Counsel in safeguarding the company’s legal and regulatory interests across jurisdictions.
Responsibilities :
Managing all governance matters relating to the required legal structures of the Company in various countries where the Company operations, ensuring and managing appropriate licensing, certifications / memberships, commercial registrations, constitutional documents and other corporate legal matters.
- Managing legal matters related to shareholder, board and general meetings and supporting relevant stakeholders.
- Managing all departmental projects.
- Assisting the Head of Legal to ensure the company is always in compliance with legal requirements and applicable laws.
- Managing Litigation risk and appropriate reporting at all levels.
- Researching and advising on strategic and complex legal issues and transactions.
- Providing legal advice and consultation.
- Managing external legal counsels.
- Managing up to date filing and document archiving system of all documents for legal department is the custodian and other administrative matters of the departments.
- Perform any duties and tasks assigned by the Direct Manager.
Education / Certifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies or any other related field
Experience :
1–3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or in a similar legal / administrative support role.Knowledge / Skills / Attributes :
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, corporate governance, and document management.
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (drafting, reviewing, tracking, and maintaining contracts).Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.Research and drafting abilities are an advantage.