Associate Legal Counsel

The role

The Associate Legal Counsel will draft, review, and negotiate various contracts. This role involves managing the contract lifecycle and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate sales contracts, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and service agreements.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and legal counsels for contract approval and execution.
• Prepare and update inventory of company contracts and agreements.
• Maintain an updated contract tracker.
• Manage contract lifecycle including initiation, execution, performance monitoring, and renewal or termination.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, standard operating procedures, and contract management tools.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate contractual risks.
• Monitor contract compliance and performance and enforce contract terms.
• Stay up-to-date on changes in contract law, regulations, and industry trends.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Member of the IBP in good standing
• Banking experience (at least 2-5 years experience as a Lawyer)
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of contract management principles and practices.
• Familiarity with legal aspects of contracting including reading and interpreting contracts and related documentation.
• Ability to prepare amendments.
• Ability to explain to stakeholders the specifics of the contracts.
• Proficiency in contract review, negotiation, and administration.
• Keen eye for detail in contract documentation.
• Familiarity with contract management software.

About the company

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