Manager, Legal

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Manager, Legal serves as a key strategic partner in delivering comprehensive legal support to the organization. This pivotal role is designed to oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of corporate and commercial legal matters across the Group, ensuring alignment with business objectives while mitigating legal risks. The position demands a proactive approach to legal problem-solving, with a focus on delivering practical, business-oriented solutions that foster sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Agreement Management: Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to contracts, service agreements, partnership agreements, and licensing arrangements. Ensure these documents are legally sound, compliant with applicable laws, and optimized to protect the organization’s interests.
• Legal Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement: Provide timely and insightful legal advice to internal stakeholders, including senior management and operational teams, on routine to moderately complex legal issues. Collaborate closely with business units to understand their objectives and translate them into actionable legal strategies that minimize exposure and enhance decision-making.
• Business Operations Support: Actively support ongoing business operations and strategic projects by identifying legal risks, offering proactive solutions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes participating in cross-functional teams to align legal considerations with business goals.
• Documentation & Compliance: Oversee the preparation, review, and execution of legal documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to corporate policies and industry standards. Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory frameworks to proactively advise on necessary adjustments to policies and procedures.
• Risk Mitigation & Dispute Resolution: Assess potential legal risks associated with business activities and implement strategies to mitigate exposure. In the event of disputes or litigation, work collaboratively with external counsel to manage and resolve issues efficiently, minimizing disruption to business operations.
• Process Improvement & Training: Identify opportunities to streamline legal processes, enhance efficiency, and implement best practices across the legal function. Provide training and guidance to internal teams on legal compliance, contract management, and risk awareness to foster a culture of legal literacy within the organization.

Qualifications & Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited institution, an active license to practice law, and a minimum of 5-7 years of progressive legal experience, preferably within a corporate or commercial environment. Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-legal stakeholders. A strong commercial acumen, attention to detail, and a results-driven mindset are critical to success in this role. The Manager, Legal must demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a collaborative and team-oriented approach.