Senior/ Legal Counsel
Job Description
Looking to move beyond pure contract review and become a trusted legal advisor to business leaders
We're seeking a commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to support a diverse portfolio of businesses across multiple jurisdictions. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, advise on strategic initiatives, negotiate high-value agreements, and help shape legal and compliance frameworks that enable business growth.
Why Join Us
- Regional and international exposure
- Opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact business initiatives
- Direct engagement with senior decision-makers
- Broad legal scope beyond pure contract work
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pragmatic legal advice on corporate, commercial, governance and compliance matters across regional operations.
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and strategic business arrangements.
- Support business expansion, transformation projects and other cross-functional initiatives requiring legal input.
- Advise stakeholders on legal risks, regulatory developments, company policies and governance requirements.
- Develop and enhance legal processes, compliance frameworks and contracting standards.
- Manage external counsel and oversee legal matters to ensure commercially sound and cost-effective outcomes.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with approximately at least 10 years of post-qualification experience, gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal environment.
- Strong grounding in corporate and commercial legal matters, including contract negotiation and advisory work.
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Able to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Regional or cross-border legal experience will be advantageous.
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Key Skills
contracting standards
legal processes
commercial governance
compliance frameworks



