Senior officer Law department

Senior Officer – Law Department

Job Title: Senior Officer – Law Department
Department: Legal / Law
Qualification: LL.B. / LL.M. from a recognized university

Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Officer – Law Department to handle legal matters, documentation, contracts, compliance, litigation coordination, and legal advisory activities. The candidate should have strong knowledge of applicable laws and the ability to manage legal matters independently.

Key Responsibilities
Handle day-to-day legal matters and provide legal support to the organization.
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, contracts, notices, letters, undertakings, and legal documents.
Review commercial and business contracts to identify legal risks and recommend appropriate changes.
Provide legal opinions and guidance to management and various departments.
Monitor compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and statutory requirements.
Coordinate with external advocates, legal consultants, courts, government authorities, and regulatory bodies.
Manage and maintain records of litigation, legal notices, claims, and ongoing legal cases.
Assist in preparing responses to legal notices, claims, and disputes.
Track court cases, hearings, deadlines, and legal proceedings.
Conduct legal research and keep the organization updated on relevant changes in laws and regulations.
Support the organization in matters related to employment, commercial, property, contracts, and corporate law, as applicable.
Identify potential legal risks and recommend preventive or corrective measures.
Maintain proper legal documentation, registers, case files, and correspondence.
Assist in internal and external legal audits and compliance reviews.
Coordinate with internal departments to collect information and documents required for legal matters.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and business information.