Legal/ Contract Manager

• Negotiate, draft, and finalize construction contracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage contract administration, including monitoring performance, tracking deadlines, and processing change orders.
• Analyze and mitigate contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve contract disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain a comprehensive contract database and filing system.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to the executive management, and subsidiary leaders on a wide range of legal matters.
• Manage external legal counsel when necessary and monitor legal expenses.
• Organize training programs on legal and ethical matters to employees, promoting a culture of compliance and integrity.
• Handle or oversee the resolution of legal disputes, including litigation and arbitration, and work to protect the organization's interests.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy laws, safeguarding sensitive information and client data.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required by relevant financial authorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, external legal firms, and industry associations.

• Minimum of Bachelor of Law Degree
• Barrister of Law degree from an accredited law school and active membership in a relevant bar association.
• Minimum of 4-5 years post-call experience in legal or related areas within the construction and real estate industry.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, including standard forms (e.g., AIA).
• Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong understanding of construction and real estate services laws and regulations, corporate governance, contract law, and compliance requirements specific to the construction and real estate industry.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance requirements. Should be well acquainted with the regulatory environment.
• Expertise in contract law, including contract drafting, negotiation and review, and corporate governance best practices.
• Proficiency in handling legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration proceedings, and the ability to protect the organization's interests.
• Skill in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks that could impact the organization.
• Other requirements are excellent communication skills, negotiation skills, strategic thinking, stakeholder management e.t.c

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