AVP - Legal
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Job Description
- Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the companys goals and objectives.
- Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to senior management and the board of directors.
- Oversee all legal activities ensuring compliance with applicable laws regulations and industry standards.
- Review draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts including construction agreements subcontractor agreements vendor contracts and joint venture agreements.
- Ensure that contracts are properly executed and that the companys interests are protected in all contractual arrangements.
- Identify legal risks associated with construction projects transactions and business operations.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize legal exposure and protect the companys assets and reputation.
- Manage all legal disputes claims and litigation matters involving the company including construction disputes contract disputes and regulatory enforcement actions.
- Collaborate with external counsel and represent the company in legal proceedings as necessary.
- Stay abreast of changes in construction laws regulations and industry standards.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including building codes environmental regulations safety regulations and licensing requirements.
- Oversee corporate governance matters including board meetings corporate filings and compliance with corporate governance best practices.
- Advise senior management and the board on corporate governance issues and responsibilities.
- Provide legal support for mergers acquisitions joint ventures and other corporate transactions.
- Conduct due diligence reviews and assess legal risks associated with potential transactions.
- Develop and implement legal training programs for employees across the organization.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to legal department staff and other employees on legal matters relevant to their roles.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders including senior management department heads and project teams.
- Interact with external stakeholders including clients regulatory authorities government agencies and industry associations.
- Prepare and manage the legal departments budget including forecasting expenses and allocating resources effectively.
- Optimize the use of internal and external legal resources to achieve costeffective outcomes.
- Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution; additional qualifications such as an MBA or LLM may be preferred.
- Admission to the bar and active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Extensive experience (typically 10 years) in legal practice with a focus on construction law real estate law or corporate law.
- Proven leadership and management skills with experience leading a legal team or department.
- Strong knowledge of construction industry practices regulations and standards. Excellent analytical negotiation and problemsolving abilities.
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work under pressure manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- High ethical standards and integrity with a commitment to upholding the highest level of professional conduct.
litigation and dispute resolution,litigation,regulatory compliance,construction law,legal administration,legal strategy,risk management,real estate,legal contract negotiation,litigation management,budgeting and resource management,company law,contract management,mergers and acquisitions (m&a) and corporate transactions,legal training and development,stakeholder management,corporate governance,mergers & acquisitions
Employment Type
Full Time
