bemconsult.com

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Description:

Job Purpose

The Manager Legal & Company Secretary will provide strategic legal counsel, ensure regulatory compliance, oversee corporate governance functions, and support the Board of Directors to enable effective decision-making and protect the interests of the organization. The role also ensures that all legal matters and contracts are aligned with the company’s strategic and operational goals. Anticipate and manage the (legal) risks connected with or resulting from the business strategy and operations. Manage and oversee the Company’s commercial contracting purposes, including contract forms and legal contracts repository.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Counsel, Assistance and Support in creation of structures and environment for ethical and legal compliances and support enforcement of global compliance policies that are applicable across multiple business units
• Ensure compliance with the internal controls, statutory regulations and other formalities
• Serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
• Prepare and circulate Board packs, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and briefing papers.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate governance standards, statutory obligations, and Board policies.
• Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filings with PACRA and other regulatory agencies.
• Advise the Board on governance and best practice principles.
• Coordinate Board meetings, Annual General Meetings, and Executive Committee meetings.
• Provide legal counsel on corporate, commercial, aviation, labour, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, MOUs, service agreements, and legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with aviation laws, employment laws, corporate laws, procurement laws, and internal policies.
• Monitor legislative changes and advise management on implications and required actions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor legal and compliance policies, procedures, and governance systems.
• Lead legal risk assessment and mitigation across the organization.
• Maintain litigation register and manage disputes/dispute resolution.
• Manage communication and legal documentation with shareholders and management.
• Lead and mentor legal department staff, including the Legal Supervisor.
• Oversee performance management and development of the legal team.

Required Skills and Attributes 

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Business and Commercial Acumen
• Solid corporate governance and board support experience
• Excellent drafting and legal advisory skills
• Strong organizational and minute-taking skills
• High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership and negotiation abilities
• Analytical and strategic thinking

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