Senior Legal Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Legal Drafting & Review: Draft, review, and revise complex legal documents including commercial contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, MOUs, employment contracts, and legal notices with minimal supervision.
- Contract Negotiation & Stakeholder Liaison: Participate in contract negotiations with internal stakeholders, clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies. Act as a key liaison in legal discussions.
- Legal Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks across the company’s operations. Recommend and implement mitigation strategies aligned with business goals.
- Regulatory Compliance Oversight: Monitor and interpret changes in Myanmar laws and regulations. Ensure internal policies are aligned with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Oversee litigation matters in coordination with external counsel. Prepare case documentation, assist in hearings, and manage legal claims and disputes.
- Corporate Governance Support: Ensure legal compliance with corporate governance policies. Assist with board and shareholder meetings, resolutions, and related documentation.
- Legal Database Management: Oversee the management and security of the company’s legal documentation, contracts database, and compliance records.
- Mentorship & Team Support: Guide junior legal officers in daily tasks, provide legal training, and review junior-level legal outputs for accuracy and quality.
- Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and Business Development teams to provide legal input on cross-functional initiatives.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) or higher; legal license (Advocate) preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
- Deep understanding of Myanmar corporate, commercial, and labor laws.
- Proven experience handling contracts, disputes, and regulatory matters independently.
- Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills in both English and Myanmar.
- High proficiency in legal drafting and interpretation.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, legal research tools, and document management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
