Manager, Legal & Secretariat

- Establish the strategic direction design and implement policies and procedures for the overall legal function for entire organization; ensure compliance with state laws rules and regulations industry and internal standards.
- Plan and direct all aspects of an organization's legal affairs and ensuring maximum protection of its legal rights.
- To prepare and submit documents to the relevant governmental authorities in accordance with the procedures as set out by prevailing laws and liaise with the relevant authorities for approvals or granting certificates if required.
- Research consult and advise the company’s management in respect of legal issues as requested by the Management.
- Prepare review and translate legal documents which are required by the Management.
- Review and draft contracts agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with
all statutory or legal requirements.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures legal forms and contract templates.
- Be resourceful and provide legal advice to various departments as required.
- Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified appropriate courses of action have been taken.
- Provide and interpret legal information conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.
- Involved in the assessment and engagement of external lawyers. Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.
- Leads the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization against others.
- Follow and implement the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and the Environment Health and Safety of the Company.