Legal Associate

Job Description

Title: Legal Associate

Department/ Unit: Legal

Direct Report to: CEO

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits, patents)

• Develop company policy and position on legal issues

• Research, anticipate and guard company against legal risks

• Guide managers and ensure compliance with rules and regulations

• Structure, draft and review reports and other legal documents

• Represent company in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court trials etc.)

• Draft and administer all contracts

• Negotiate deals and attend company meetings

REQUIRMENTS AND SKILLS

• Proven comparable law firm experience

• Proven background on corporate law (contract law, tax law, accounting, securities law, bankruptcy, intellectual property rights, licensing, zoning laws)

• Excellent negotiation and communications skills

• Administrative and managerial skills

• Analytical ability and strong attention to detail

• Computer skills

• Current licence to practise law

• BS degree in Law