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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Senior Legal Advisor
Description
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We are looking for a Senior Legal Advisor to join our legal team and provide expert legal advice and strategic counsel to our organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management. As a Senior Legal Advisor, you will play a key role in ensuring that our business operations comply with applicable laws and regulations while supporting our strategic objectives.
In this role, you will work closely with senior management, external counsel, and various departments to address legal issues, draft and review contracts, and manage legal risks. You will also be responsible for staying up to date with changes in legislation that may affect the company and advising on potential legal implications of business decisions.
The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of the legal landscape relevant to our industry. You must be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide sound legal judgment in a fast-paced environment.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success and integrity of our organization by ensuring legal compliance and supporting informed decision-making at the highest levels. If you are a proactive and experienced legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Advise senior management on legal risks and implications of business decisions
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies
- Monitor changes in legislation and assess their impact on the organization
- Support internal investigations and dispute resolution processes
- Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risk
- Conduct legal research and prepare reports and recommendations
- Train staff on legal and compliance matters
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal qualification
- Licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
- Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, preferably in a corporate environment
- Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- High level of integrity and professional ethics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a valid license to practice law in our jurisdiction?
- How many years of experience do you have in corporate law?
- Can you describe a complex legal issue you successfully resolved?
- What is your experience with contract negotiation and drafting?
- How do you stay updated on changes in relevant legislation?
- Have you worked with regulatory bodies or external counsel before?
- What legal areas are you most experienced in?
- How do you prioritize multiple legal matters under tight deadlines?
- Have you ever led a legal compliance training session?
- What is your approach to managing legal risk in a business setting?
