Head of Legal & Corporate Services

About The Company

This company is a market leader in technology solutions and semiconductor sector. With a focus on innovation, it serves various sectors and is committed to leveraging advanced technologies to deliver comprehensive services that meet the evolving needs of its clients while maintaining a strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

About The Job

• Lead and manage the legal department, providing strategic legal advice to the board and senior management.
• Assess legal risks related to operations and strategic decisions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.
• Develop and implement compliance risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Provide legal support in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements to protect the organisation's interests.
• Advise on the development of policies to promote good corporate governance and compliance.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee corporate secretarial functions, including board meetings, minutes, and statutory filings.
• Effectively manage resources within the Legal & Corporate Services Department.
  
  

About The Requirements

• Law degree with ideally more than 15 years of experience in notable legal firm or as in-house counsel in a technology-driven company.
• Proficient in structuring and negotiating international commercial, corporate, and partnership agreements in the IT sector; familiarity with corporate regulations, government bodies and intellectual property law is a plus.
• Strategic thinker with strong planning, organisational, and negotiation abilities.
• Proactive in solving complex legal issues, even in the absence of precedents.
• Capable of delivering practical solutions under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, along with strong drafting skills.
• High integrity and confidentiality, with effective interpersonal and management skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.