Job Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Corporate Legal professional to join our in-house legal team as a key member of the Company Secretariat. This role will involve responsibility for the supervision and management of all aspects of Company Secretariat filings and compliance, ensuring seamless integration with business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise and manage Company Secretariat filings and compliance requirements across both domestic and international markets
* Evaluate intellectual property activities including new developments and trade mark proposals, providing expert advice on ownership, use and potential infringement activities
* Provide strategic guidance on general data queries, data subject access requests, data breaches, data processing agreements and general data protection matters
* Advise on corporate legal matters including shareholder issues, regulatory compliance and assist with ongoing updates to company policies and developing training materials for the business
* Review commercial leases and work closely with external advisors on all legal matters related to our property portfolio
* Co-ordinate and execute legal documents efficiently, assisting in preparing documents for meetings and managing the case management system for the legal team
Requirements:
* Third level Law or Business degree qualification
* Professional Qualification (Solicitor or international equivalent)
* Minimum 3 years+ experience as a qualified solicitor either in-house or in a large / mid-tier law firm
* Solid experience in a company secretariat in-house team or law firm providing company secretariat services
* Experience in intellectual property law / data protection law / commercial property law
* Strong drafting, negotiating and communication skills
* Broad business knowledge and ability to understand complexities of our operations and business relationships
* Strategic thinker who is a capable problem solver
* Ability to work independently and be motivated to deliver the legal department's value-added agenda
* Ability to multi-task and use a systematic and analytical approach to identifying issues and problem solving with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively