Assistant Legal Counsel

Description:

The incumbent is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and ensuring compliance of contracts and service level agreements. Tasks include mitigating legal risks, providing guidance to internal stakeholders, developing standardized contract templates, managing contract administration, and staying updated on relevant laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts and service level agreements.
• Ensure contract compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Mitigate legal risks associated with contracts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Provide legal guidance on contractual matters.
• Develop standardized contract templates.
• Manage contract administration and tracking.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes.
• Liaise with external legal counsel as needed.

Job Specifications (Unique Knowledge & Skills)

• Bachelors of Law
• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts.