Reporting to the Legal Director, the appointee will be responsible for advising on all legal and regulatory aspects for the relevant business division and assisting with risk management in this regard;
Reviewing, advising, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (distribution agreements, outsourcing agreements, purchase agreements, research and development and software licensing agreements, real estate contracts, NDAs, MoUs) and compliance documents (KYC, AML, local law);
Establishing a framework for effective project management of legal work streams, including providing timely, clear and comprehensive updates on the status of key projects;
Maintaining comprehensive and up to date legal records for the business unit;
Advising on corporate governance and compliance with pre-existing and new regulations;
Promoting awareness of changes in law and regulation which will impact business operations;
Effective coordination with internal and international stakeholders, audit firms and local and international law firms as required for the foregoing, including appropriate supervision and management of external counsel and supporting legal personnel;
As and when requested by the Division's global leadership:
Reviewing, advising, and negotiating investments (direct equity/debt deployments, fund of fund allocations etc) and joint venture opportunities;
Developing strategies and processes to protect, manage and defend the intellectual property rights;
Advising and coordinating dispute resolution matters.
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