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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly qualified Legal Affairs Manager to lead and oversee all legal activities within our organization. This key position will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, advising on strategic legal matters, and representing the company before regulatory and judicial entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory environment.
The Legal Affairs Manager will work closely with senior management to provide legal guidance on major business decisions, draft and review contracts, manage litigation, and coordinate with external legal advisors. They will also be responsible for developing internal policies to ensure compliance with applicable local and international laws.
Additionally, this role involves supervising a team of legal professionals, fostering their professional development, and ensuring efficiency in legal matter management. The Legal Affairs Manager is expected to act as a strategic business partner, anticipating legal risks and proposing proactive solutions.
This position requires a combination of legal technical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization. A strong professional ethic, confidentiality, and commitment to excellence are essential.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Oversee all legal activities of the company.
- Advise management on legal and regulatory matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
- Manage litigation and coordinate with external counsel.
- Ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
- Develop internal legal compliance policies.
- Represent the company before legal and regulatory authorities.
- Lead and develop the internal legal team.
- Assess legal risks and propose solutions.
- Stay updated on relevant legislative changes.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Law degree from an accredited university.
- Active license to practice law.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate law.
- Previous experience leading legal teams.
- Deep knowledge of commercial and regulatory law.
- Strong negotiation and legal drafting skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and make strategic decisions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluency in English (preferred).
- High professional ethics and confidentiality.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience leading legal teams?
- Have you managed complex litigation before?
- What strategies do you use to ensure regulatory compliance?
- How do you handle conflicts of interest within an organization?
- Do you have experience working with regulatory entities?
- What tools do you use to stay legally updated?
- How do you prioritize multiple legal matters simultaneously?
- Have you worked in international or multinational environments?
- What types of contracts have you negotiated most frequently?
- How do you handle confidentiality in legal matters?
