In-House Legal Council at Kontak Recruitment

• An established business is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across all areas of the organisation. This role is responsible for advising executives and departments on legal matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing contractual obligations, and mitigating legal risks. The position plays a key role in supporting business strategy through proactive legal guidance, strong governance practices, and effective stakeholder engagement, while overseeing dispute resolution, compliance frameworks, and intellectual property management

Minimum Requirements:

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification
• Admitted Attorney or Advocate
• Proven experience in corporate and commercial law
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation experience
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and governance frameworks
• Experience in risk management and legal advisory within a business environment
• Ability to manage litigation processes and liaise with external legal counsel
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of commercial awareness and problem-solving ability

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to executives, management, and business units on operational and strategic matters
• Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies affecting the organisation
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts including supplier, customer, NDA, SLA, and partnership agreements
• Ensure all contracts protect the company’s interests and minimise legal risk
• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures
• Advise on regulatory requirements and ensure adherence to applicable laws and industry standards
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and provide mitigation strategies
• Support corporate governance through board advisory, resolutions, and company secretarial duties
• Manage and oversee disputes, claims, and litigation, including coordination with external legal counsel
• Lead settlement negotiations and contribute to legal strategy
• Draft internal policies and provide legal training and awareness to staff
• Liaise with regulators, government bodies, and industry stakeholders
• Respond to audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries
• Manage and protect intellectual property including trademarks, patents, and copyrights
• Partner with finance, HR, procurement, and operations to provide commercially sound legal solutions