Junior Legal Advisor

Job Purpose

Advisory

• Provide assistance in preparing advice on HMG's policies and Labor law affecting HMG interests.
• Advise concerned staff across HMG projects on the legal effects of policy proposals.
• Respond to legal inquiries and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and other briefing documents.

Documentation

• Ensure all legal opinions and advice commissioned by HMG are stored in proper legal logs.
• Prepare and draft acts, policies, briefs, appeals, contracts, and agreements.
• Draw up formalities regarding settlement of disputes and monitor implementation of legal clauses.
• Keep an updated record of ongoing cases and advise the direct manager on actions to be taken.

Reporting

• Present regular reports and report results of legal research to manager and concerned HMG management.
• Maintain legal reports and logs, ensuring information is provided promptly.
• Conduct necessary follow-up activities and perform other duties as assigned.
• Track deadlines for various corporate filings and compliance requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Review legal material and relevant documents to identify priority issues.
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations of relevant legislating bodies.
• Suggest actions and/or settlements throughout the litigation process in accordance with HMG strategy.
• Ensure all laws and regulations are fully and promptly implemented across HMG.
• Collaborate with other team members on legal cases and communicate to related parties across HMG.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality of all incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or its equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant legal experience.