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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Legal Manager to oversee our organization's legal affairs and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage a team of legal professionals. As a Legal Manager, you will be responsible for providing legal advice to senior management, drafting and reviewing contracts, managing litigation, and ensuring that the company operates within the legal framework.
You will work closely with various departments to identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Your role will also involve staying up to date with changes in legislation that may affect the company and advising on the legal implications of business decisions. The Legal Manager will also be responsible for managing relationships with external legal counsel and ensuring that legal services are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively.
This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure. You should be comfortable making decisions independently and have a strong sense of ethics and integrity. The Legal Manager will play a key role in protecting the company’s interests and supporting its strategic goals through sound legal guidance.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide legal advice and support to senior management and departments
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Manage litigation and coordinate with external legal counsel
- Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Monitor changes in legislation and assess their impact
- Develop and implement legal policies and procedures
- Support corporate governance and regulatory filings
- Train staff on legal and compliance matters
- Maintain legal records and documentation
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Law; Master’s or JD preferred
- Licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
- Minimum 5 years of legal experience, preferably in corporate law
- Strong knowledge of legal principles and procedures
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Experience managing legal teams or departments
- High level of integrity and professional ethics
- Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience in corporate legal management?
- Can you describe a complex legal issue you resolved?
- How do you stay updated on legal and regulatory changes?
- Have you managed litigation or worked with external counsel?
- What is your approach to contract negotiation?
- How do you ensure compliance across departments?
- Describe your experience with legal risk assessment.
- Have you developed internal legal policies before?
- What legal software or tools are you proficient in?
- How do you handle confidential or sensitive information?
