Assistant Legal Counsel
Role Overview
Support the Group Legal function with practical assistance across contracts, litigation and disputes, legal research, corporate documentation, and general paralegal activities.
Help protect legal and commercial interests by handling matters, contracts, disputes, deadlines, and records accurately and efficiently, in line with applicable laws and internal governance requirements.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role purpose
Support the Group Legal function with practical assistance across contracts, litigation and disputes, legal research, corporate documentation, and general paralegal activities.
Help protect legal and commercial interests by handling matters, contracts, disputes, deadlines, and records accurately and efficiently, in line with applicable laws and internal governance requirements.
Key responsibility areas
- Contract drafting, review, and management.
- Litigation and dispute management.
- Legal research and advisory support.
- Paralegal and corporate support.
- Business and compliance support.
- Governance and reporting.
Reporting line
Reports to the Principal Legal Counsel.
Requirements
- Provide practical legal assistance across contracts, litigation and disputes, legal research, corporate documentation, and general paralegal activities.
- Handle legal matters, contracts, disputes, deadlines, and records accurately and efficiently.
- Work in accordance with applicable laws and internal governance requirements.
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