LEGAL OFFICER

Job PurposeTo deliver operational legal services by drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documentation, providing research-based legal advice, supporting litigation, and ensuring accurate legal records.Key Responsibilities Legal Documentation & ContractsDraft and review commercial agreements.Ensure compliance with approved legal standards.Maintain centralized contract repository.Legal Advisory & ResearchConduct legal research and draft opinions.Interpret legislation affecting operations.Litigation SupportPrepare pleadings, affidavits, and evidence files.Liaise with courts and external counsel.Corporate Secretarial & RecordsMaintain statutory records and resolutions.Support corporate governance requirements.Risk & Compliance SupportIdentify legal risks and escalate promptly.Support compliance audits and investigations.Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Head Legal.AuthorityRecommend legal positions.Issue routine legal correspondence.Escalate risk issues.Qualifications & ExperienceLLB (mandatory).Admission to the Bar (advantage). (1-2 years)Valid practicing license.