About the Role
This position is designed to provide expert legal counsel across corporate, commercial, investment, and M&A matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role will lead corporate governance initiatives, support the development and maintenance of corporate compliance programs, conduct legal due diligence, and offer strategic legal advice on various transactions and commercial agreements. Safeguarding the organization’s interests by identifying and mitigating legal risks, the role also ensures adherence to governance frameworks, supporting business activities in areas such as defense, technology, investment, and procurement.
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Roles and Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of the legal department's strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and monitoring its execution.
- Participate in the development and management of the department's budget, optimizing expenditure while ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Create robust defense, security, investment, R&D, and other contractual terms that adhere to legal regulations and industry best practices.
- Foster effective relationships with key stakeholders to support the legal function and wider corporate objectives.
- Develop and standardize contract templates covering defense, security, investment, R&D, sales, and procurement activities to protect the organization's interests.
- Provide legal guidance on defense, security, investment, R&D, and other business matters to the Legal Director, Executive Committee, Operational Committee, and other key stakeholders.
- Oversee the organization's legal affairs, implementing preventative measures to mitigate potential legal and regulatory risks.
- Review and validate legal documents, formal agreements, and licenses, ensuring compliance with corporate governance principles and applicable laws.
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel and act as a liaison for corporate governance and compliance matters.
- Investigate legal claims and disputes in conjunction with external counsel.
- Maintain a comprehensive legal database and records management system for reference and compliance purposes.
- Monitor legal cases and provide timely updates, recommendations, and risk assessments to the Legal Director.
- Advise on legislative and regulatory changes that may impact the organization's operations, activities, or documentation.
- Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality to protect sensitive and commercially important information.
- Support the legal aspects of local and international procurement activities, ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements and applicable regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
- Masters degree in Law, Defense and Security and/or in Business Administration with a thesis.
- At least 10 years of experience in a commercial/contracts capacity within the defense, finance, or investment fields.
- Expertise in defense, security, procurement, sales, M&A, and R&D.
- Knowledge of relevant Intellectual Property laws and corporate governance principles.
- Strong understanding of financial instruments and investment strategies.
- Mastery in transactional activities.
