MidPlaza Holding is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Manager. As the Legal Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters for the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and providing legal advice and guidance to the management team. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, managing contracts and license, resolving disputes, litigation, and supporting business transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to handle complex legal issues.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal guidance and support to senior management and various departments within the organization.
- Advise on legal issues related to corporate governance, compliance, contracts, IPR, employment law, M&A and other areas relevant to the business.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Develop and implement compliance programs, conduct compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Stay updated on changes in relevant laws and regulations to ensure the organization remains compliant.
- Assist with corporate governance matters, including board meetings, annual reports, corporate filings, and compliance with corporate governance best practices.
- Assess potential litigation risks, oversee and manage litigation matters, and develop legal strategies.
- Manage the organization's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.
- Conduct intellectual property searches and assist with the registration and enforcement of IPR.
- Provide guidance on employment law matters and ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with other departments to address legal issues and support business initiatives.
- Serve as a liaison between the legal department and other areas of the organization.
- Represent the organization in legal proceedings, negotiations, and interactions with external parties.
- Law degree from reputable school.
- Four to five years of relevant experience at prominent corporate law firms or in-house counsel, preferably in roles involving corporate law, contract negotiation, compliance, and risk management.
- Experience in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory compliance can be beneficial.
- Strong leadership/managerial and communication skills.
- Possess analytical and problem-solving skills as well as understanding of business principles and practices.
