Senior Legal Counsel

Primary Purpose : To design, develop and implement strategic and operational legal frameworks for the real estate business of the Organization.

Key Activities (Critical activities of the job)

Legal advisory responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the management and resolution of a diverse range of legal, regulatory and compliance matters.
• Advise on civil / criminal matters that should be directed to external counsel, liaise with and assist external counsel to pursue civil / criminal matters.
• Research, analyse and interpret complex policies, legal and regulatory issues, to prepare high quality and articulate submissions, reviews and recommendations.
• Provide expert knowledge that adds value to decision makers to enhance the decision-making process and improve the efficacy of the activities of the Organization.
• Lead and monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal department’s service on time for day to day operations.
• To ensure policy, legal and regulatory compliance is met with and that risk is identified, minimized and managed.
• Proactively assess and respond to the impact of changes in the operating environment on relevant legislation, legal, policy and regulatory frameworks applicable to the Organization.

Legal implementation responsibilities

Take instructions / directions from Legal Head before commencing / initiating any work received from other departments of the Organization.

Initiate and pursue legal proceedings as required by the Organization i.E. prepare writs, defences, submissions and other pleadings in civil / criminal cases both “for and against” the Organization.

Carry out legal research and analysis, identifying important issues and apprising the Organization of emerging legal trends from court decision and tendering advice to avoid unwarranted litigation matters.

Draft and / or review legal letters, contracts and agreements.

Monitor legal obligations under contracts and agreements to ensure compliance.

Maintain database of the status of all court matters involving the Organization.

Assist in the formulation, implementation and / or amendment of policies of Organization.

Liaison responsibility

Work closely with Business Development Team to de-risk the land / real estate acquisition process by :

Acquisition of property / project - Legal due diligence of property.

Attend meetings with property owners / developers / Member of the Societies.

Issue public notice for inviting claims of third party who may have claims on property which Organization intends to purchase / develop.

To issue Title Certificate for the property / project and further to prepare all documentations required to complete the said acquisition.

Assist CRM Team to handle customer complaints / queries and maintain great customer service experience.

Be an active memeber in the discussions for making strategies for large scale acquisition.

Work with accounts department for processing of various Fee Bills of external advocates / counsels / solicitors / search clerks and settlements.

Knowledge upgrade :

Keep abreast of contemporary legal advancements and develop innovative policy and legal options in response to challenging operational requirements to expand and deliver the core business of the Organization.

Qualification :

LLB

Prior Experience :

Minimum 10 years extensive experience in handling legal matters as a practicing Attorney-at-Law or in a corporate environment.

Expected Competencies / Personality Attributes :

Technical understanding of the business and operations of the Organization

Excellent interpersonal communication at all levels (verbal and written).

Problem solving and analytical skills.

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and maintain information confidentiality.

Commitment to working in a collaborative, team environment.

Ability to network and form high quality working relationships with stakeholders

Should be able to embrace and adapt to technology required to fulfill responsibilities of this position.