Key ResponsibilitiesLegal AdvisoryProvide timely and practical legal advice to management and business units on commercial, operational, regulatory, a.....
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory
Provide timely and practical legal advice to management and business units on commercial, operational, regulatory, and corporate matters.
Advise on legal risks associated with certification, testing, inspection, auditing, and assurance services.
Support strategic business initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships.
Available to provide timely legal and strategic support to senior management, including after-office hours when required, to address urgent business matters and critical inquiries.
Commercial Contracts
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
Certification and inspection service agreements
Customer contracts
Supplier and vendor agreements
Distribution and partnership agreements
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
Consultancy and professional services agreements
Develop and maintain contract templates and legal policies.
Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation
Advise on compliance with local and international laws, regulations, and accreditation requirements.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting certification and conformity assessment activities.
Support accreditation audits and regulatory inspections.
Develop compliance frameworks and internal controls.
Corporate Governance
Provide support on corporate governance matters and board-related activities.
Draft board resolutions, corporate documents, and governance policies.
Ensure compliance with corporate regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Risk Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Manage legal disputes, complaints, investigations, and litigation matters.
Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory authorities when required.
Support insurance and liability management matters.
Intellectual Property & Data Protection
Advise on intellectual property protection, licensing, trademarks, copyrights, and technology agreements.
Ensure compliance with data privacy and data protection regulations.
Support cybersecurity and information governance initiatives.
Employment & HR Support
Provide legal support on employment-related matters, including:
Employment contracts
Workplace investigations
Employee disciplinary matters
Terminations and restructuring exercises
Advise on labor law compliance and HR policies.
Training & Policy Development
Develop and deliver legal and compliance training programs.
Draft and update company policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
Promote legal awareness and compliance culture throughout the organization.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in a recognized jurisdiction.
Master's degree or professional certification will be an advantage.
Experience
Minimum 10–15 years of post-qualification legal experience.
Experience in certification, testing, inspection, assurance, compliance, quality systems, manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, life sciences, or related industries is highly preferred.
Experience supporting regional or multinational operations.
In-house legal counsel experience preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong knowledge of commercial law, corporate law, regulatory compliance, and contract management.
Familiarity with certification and conformity assessment frameworks, accreditation standards, and regulatory environments.
Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
Experience with ISO standards and accreditation frameworks.
Exposure to product certification, management system certification, testing laboratories, inspection bodies, or professional assurance services.
Experience handling cross-border legal matters and international contracts.
Knowledge of intellectual property and data privacy regulations.
