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Legal Affairs Manager job description
A ready advert for a Legal Affairs Manager job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a legal affairs manager to lead the organization's legal department, set its policies, oversee contracts, litigation and compliance, and advise senior management and the board on major decisions.
Duties and responsibilities
- Run the organization's legal affairs and set its legal policies and procedures
- Oversee the drafting, review and approval of major contracts
- Manage litigation by and against the organization and set its strategy
- Lead the legal team and choose and manage outside lawyers and their fees
- Advise senior management and the board on decisions and legal risks
- Oversee corporate governance and the proper conduct and minutes of board and general assembly meetings
- Prepare the legal department's budget and regular reports
- Track new legislation and assess its impact on the business
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in law (LLB)
- At least 6 years of experience in corporate legal affairs and leading legal teams, including at least 2 years leading a team
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Commercial law
- Leadership
- Litigation management
- Contracts
- Compliance
- Corporate governance
- Legal risk management
- Negotiation
Preferred
- A master's degree in law
- Admission to practise before the courts of appeal
- Experience with oil and gas or major project contracts
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