Senior Counsel, Legal

Role Summary:

The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for providing strategic and operational legal advice to the 
organization on corporate, commercial, governance, compliance, regulatory and contractual matters. The role 
safeguards the Company's legal interests through proactive legal risk management, effective legal solutions 
and the provision of sound legal counsel that supports business objectives while ensuring compliance with 
applicable laws, regulations and governance requirements. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide independent legal advice and guidance to management and business functions on legal, 
commercial, governance, regulatory and operational matters.  
• Assess legal implications of strategic initiatives, business transactions, projects and corporate decisions.  
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions while ensuring adequate legal risk mitigation. 
• Drafting, reviewing, revising and negotiating and execution of complex legal agreements and commercial 
transactions including M&A transactions and projects 
• Advise on contractual strategies and risk allocation mechanisms to protect the Company's legal and 
commercial interests.  
• Resolve contractual disputes and contractual interpretation issues. 
• Support corporate governance activities across the organization.  
• Support governance committees and management bodies by ensuring legal and regulatory compliance in 
governance matters.  
• Ensure the maintenance and integrity of corporate records and governance documentation. 
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the organization and recommend appropriate 
actions.  
• Lead legal compliance reviews and assessments.  
• Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of legal compliance frameworks, policies, 
and procedures.  
• Identify, assess and manage legal risks associated with business operations, contracts, transactions and 
organizational initiatives.  

• Support enterprise risk management activities relating to legal and regulatory exposures. 
• Manage legal disputes, claims, investigations and litigation matters.  
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators and other external 
parties.  
• Promote legal awareness and best practices across the organization. 
• Contribute to the development of legal policies, frameworks, standards and procedures. 
• Support the head of department with training and development initiatives for junior legal staff. 

Qualification and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent legal qualification ideally from a common law jurisdiction 
• Master’s degree in law or relevant postgraduate legal qualification is preffered.
• International legal education is considered an advantage. 

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant legal common law related experience, preferably in corporate or 
commercial law ideally gained in-house and through practicing at an internationally recognized law firm. 
• Experience in corporate, commercial, governance, compliance, regulatory and contractual matters and 
full familiarity with common law contractual principles 
• Good knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and practices. 

Professional Certification:

Ideally admitted to a bar in a common law jurisdiction such as the New York Bar, or the Bar of England and Wales.

• Legal drafting and contract negotiation skills.  
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.  
• Strong legal analysis and problem-solving capabilities.  
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills.  
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.  
• Decision-making and sound professional judgment.  
• Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters simultaneously. 
• Self-driven, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development. 
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple assignments.  
• Ability to deliver quality outcomes within established timelines.  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multicultural environment. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.  
• Strong legal English drafting skills. 
• Ability to confidently navigate contractual agreements governing by common law.  
• Ability to successfully manage dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration; familiarity with 
LCIA and DIAC rules a plus.