Job Description:
1. Legal Strategy and Oversight:
Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the company’s goals and
objectives.
Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to senior management and the board of
directors.
Oversee all legal activities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations,
and industry standards.
2. Contract Management:
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including construction
agreements, subcontractor agreements, vendor contracts, and joint venture
agreements.
Ensure that contracts are properly executed and that the company’s interests are
protected in all contractual arrangements.
3. Risk Management:
Identify legal risks associated with construction projects, transactions, and business
operations.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize legal exposure and
protect the company’s assets and reputation.
4. Litigation and Dispute Resolution:
Manage all legal disputes, claims, and litigation matters involving the company,
including construction disputes, contract disputes, and regulatory enforcement
actions.
Collaborate with external counsel and represent the company in legal proceedings
as necessary.
5. Regulatory Compliance:
Stay abreast of changes in construction laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including building
codes, environmental regulations, safety regulations, and licensing requirements.
6. Corporate Governance:
Oversee corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate filings,
and compliance with corporate governance best practices.
Advise senior management and the board on corporate governance issues and
responsibilities.
7. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Corporate Transactions:
Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate
transactions.
Conduct due diligence reviews and assess legal risks associated with potential
transactions.
8. Legal Training and Development:
Develop and implement legal training programs for employees across the
organization.
Provide guidance and mentorship to legal department staff and other employees on
legal matters relevant to their roles.
9. Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior
management, department heads, and project teams.
Interact with external stakeholders, including clients, regulatory authorities,
government agencies, and industry associations.
10. Budgeting and Resource Management:
Prepare and manage the legal department’s budget, including forecasting expenses
and allocating resources effectively.
Optimize the use of internal and external legal resources to achieve cost-effective
outcomes.
Qualification and Skills:
| Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; additional
qualifications such as an MBA or LLM may be preferred.
| Admission to the bar and active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
| Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in legal practice, with a focus on
construction law, real estate law, or corporate law.
| Proven leadership and management skills, with experience leading a legal team or
department.
| Strong knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations, and standards.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
| Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey
complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.
| Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a
fast-paced environment.
| High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to upholding the highest
level of professional conduct.