We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Legal Manager to establish develop and lead the companys legal function within the industrial sectorThe ideal candidate will have substantial handson inhouse legal experience within an industrial manufacturing construction or related business with a strong understanding of applicable laws regulatory frameworks and industryspecific compliance requirementsThis role requires a proactive legal professional who can independently manage daytoday legal matters support investment and corporate transactions mitigate legal risks and establish effective legal processes and policies The successful candidate should be comfortable building the legal function and working directly on legal matters rather than relying primarily on external law firmsKey Responsibilitiesnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Establish and develop the companys legal function including legal policies procedures templates and internal controlsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Manage daytoday corporate legal matters and provide practical commercially focused legal advice to managementnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Draft review negotiate and manage commercial agreements industrial contracts construction contracts and other businessrelated legal documentsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations licensing requirements and industryspecific restrictions relevant to the companys operationsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Identify legal and regulatory risks associated with industrial activities and recommend appropriate mitigation measuresnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Support investment activities mergers and acquisitions MampA corporate restructuring joint ventures and other strategic transactionsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Conduct or coordinate legal due diligence for acquisitions investments and strategic partnershipsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Manage relationships with regulators government authorities external legal counsel and other relevant stakeholdersnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Develop practical legal processes that support business operations investment decisions and sustainable growthnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Build and organize the legal team over time establishing clear responsibilities workflows and reporting mechanismsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Provide legal guidance on corporate governance risk management dispute resolution and contractual obligationsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Work independently on complex legal matters while engaging external counsel when specialized expertise is requiredRequirementsRequirementsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Bachelors degree in Law or an equivalent legal qualification A postgraduate degree or legal qualification from a Western country is preferrednbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp At least 8 years of relevant legal experiencenbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Proven inhouse legal experience within an industrial manufacturing construction engineering or related companynbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Strong practical experience in corporate and commercial law contract negotiation and regulatory compliancenbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Demonstrated exposure to investments mergers and acquisitions acquisitions joint ventures or corporate restructuringnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Experience establishing legal processes or working within a small legal team is highly desirablenbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Strong understanding of industryspecific regulations operational restrictions and legal risk managementnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to negotiate and draft complex legal documentsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Strong stakeholder management commercial judgment negotiation and problemsolving skillsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Ability to work independently take ownership of legal matters and build a legal function from the ground upKey Competenciesnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Handson legal executionnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Corporate and commercial lawnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Industrial regulatory compliancenbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Investment and MampA transactionsnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Contract drafting and negotiationnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Legal function developmentnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Commercial awareness and risk managementStakeholder and government relations
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