Legal Advisor

Job Profile

Proficient in NEC, FIDIC, JBCC Contracts, and Commercial Litigation, Specialized in Security and/or Construction Industries:

Responsibilities

An experienced Lead Legal Counsel with proficiency in NEC, FIDIC, and JBCC contracts, specialising in the Security and/or Construction industries, and with a strong background in commercial litigation, is sought for the following responsibilities:

Legal Advice And Interpretation

1. Provide legal support in commercial law, particularly in the construction industry, including engineering and construction contracts such as FIDIC and JBCC contracts.
2. Handle commercial litigation matters.
3. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements across the group of companies.
4. Review and provide legal advice on various documents, including contracts and tender documents.
5. Advise on Health and Safety regulations and the legal implications of internal policies.
6. Oversee client and vendor contracts, assessing legal implications.
7. Report on legal matters to executive management.
8. Draft and modify contractual instruments and legal documentation.
9. Facilitate company registration and dissolution as per the Companies Act.
10. Keep abreast of legislative changes affecting the business.
11. Serve as a liaison between the company and external attorneys.
12. Assist in arbitration, litigation, and mediation support.
13. Advise on disciplinary hearings procedures.
14. Conduct legal research on various issues.
15. Manage and maintain the company's legal library.
16. Ensure proper document control in the company's cloud-based system.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

1. Manage external lawyers and liaise with them as necessary.
2. Provide legal assistance when dealing with media and public relations release statements.
3. Review the progress of outstanding litigation and oversee external lawyers' work.