Purpose of the Role The Assistant Legal Officer provides support in managing the company s legal affairs, including reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing legal documents, and assisting with legal research. The role helps safeguard the organization s interests while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the company s interests. - Support in monitoring compliance with local laws, regulations, and internal policies. - Conduct legal research on various matters and prepare summaries or recommendations. - Maintain and organize legal files, records, and documentation. - Coordinate with external legal counsel on ongoing cases or specific matters. - Prepare standard legal correspondence, notices, and internal reports. - Assist in managing litigation and dispute resolution processes, including gathering documents and evidence. - Support in handling company secretarial duties (such as preparing minutes of meetings, board resolutions, statutory filings) if required. - Stay up to date on relevant laws and regulations affecting the company s operations. - Handle other legal and administrative responsibilities, as well as assist with internal investigations. - Provide assistance in translating documents related to legal matters. - Reviewing contracts and providing legal advice to relevant departments and their respective heads. - Renewing company contracts and following up on their expiry dates. - Monitoring and renewing commercial registrations and licenses. - Representing the company before competent authorities and government bodies. - Following up on legal cases with relevant entities and appearing before the competent courts if necessary. - Performing additional administrative tasks related to the company s legal affairs and coordinating their implementation with the concerned authorities. REPORTING TO: Senior Legal Officer

Desired Candidate Profile

• A minimum of bachelor s degree in law
• A minimum of 1 - 3 years of related experience
• Basic understanding of corporate, contract, and commercial law.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office and legal documentation tools.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Planning and organizing.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Communicating and Influencing
• Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Commitment to continuous learning and keeping up with legal developments.