Senior Legal Counsel

**Job Summary** : The role will provide strategic legal advice, manages high\-value contract negotiations, handles corporate litigation, and ensures regulatory compliance across business units. Lead legal projects, advise on employment/labor laws, and mitigate risks in commercial transactions. **Key Responsibilities:** * **Contract Negotiation \& Drafting:** Review and negotiate high\-value commercial agreements and complex legal contracts. * **Strategic Legal Advice:** Provide timely, commercial\-focused advice to internal stakeholders to resolve business issues. * **Compliance \& Governance:** Develop legal compliance policies and manage interactions with regulatory bodies. * **Litigation \& Dispute Resolution:** Manage legal disputes, including labor courts, arbitration, and external counsel management. * **Risk Management:** Identify risks in corporate transactions and operational processes. **Required Qualifications \& Skills:** * **Experience:** Typically 10\+ years of legal experience, often requiring both private practice and in\-house experience. * **Education:** A qualified legal practitioner with a recognized law degree. * **Specialized Knowledge:** Deep knowledge of corporate law, commercial transactions, and, depending on the role, specific areas like real estate, labor law, or regulatory compliance. * **Soft Skills:** Strong communication, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities