Senior Legal Counsel – Strategic Advisory & Legal Affairs

• Provide sound and independent legal advice with strong business insight on a wide range of matters, including general corporate, commercial, and public sector-related legal issues.
• Act as a trusted legal partner to business units, supporting their strategic objectives by offering practical legal solutions and participating in relevant cross-functional initiatives and events.
• Draft, review, and advise on internal manuals, policies, and communication materials to ensure consistency with applicable legal standards and strategic priorities.
• Lead or support internal and external investigations where appropriate, and provide guidance on related legal risks and procedures.
• Take the lead in drafting and amending internal frameworks, rules, or legislative documents as required by the organization.
• Engage with various public and private sector entities to address strategic legal challenges, improve relationships, and deliver clear legal analyses, opinions, and recommendations.
• Support knowledge management initiatives by developing and maintaining legal reference materials, templates, and best practices using internal platforms.
• Lead litigation matters, including instructing and managing external counsel, ensuring efficient and cost-effective handling of legal proceedings.
• Provide strategic legal support to peer institutions and partners, as required by senior leadership.
• Mentor and train junior legal staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence within the legal team.
• Conduct legal research and prepare papers or internal briefs for knowledge sharing or potential external publication.
• Participate in industry events and conferences, representing the organization and contributing as a speaker or panelist when appropriate.
• Deliver internal training sessions on legal topics to enhance awareness and mitigate legal risk across departments.
• Manage external legal counsel, ensuring alignment with objectives and budget control.

Leadership & Departmental Strategy

• Lead legal department initiatives to drive innovation, quality, and alignment with organizational values.
• Ensure individual and team goals align with broader strategic objectives through effective performance management.
• Support the recruitment, development, and motivation of team members, fostering leadership and high-performance culture.
• Provide real-time feedback and coaching to staff, enabling their personal and professional development.
• Contribute to the department’s operational planning and ensure effective execution of strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment of legal services with business needs and objectives.

Operational Excellence & Process Management

• Propose and implement process improvements to optimize legal operations and internal workflows.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and controls are regularly reviewed and updated in line with best practices.
• Advise senior leadership on legal matters in support of organizational strategy and proactive decision-making.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of legal reports and documentation to meet internal standards.
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of internal legal procedures, ensuring adherence to applicable standards and regulatory requirements.