Corporate Lawyer / Company Secretary at Edgewood Consulting

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to serve as Corporate Lawyer and Company Secretary. In this role, you will act as the principal advisor to the Board of Directors on governance and compliance matters. You will ensure legal and regulatory compliance across the Group, provide legal advisory on business transactions, and support contract management, litigation oversight, and corporate governance. This position involves working collaboratively with stakeholders across subsidiaries to uphold the Group's legal integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and interpret legal documents, including contracts, service-level agreements, and transaction documents
• Provide timely and practical legal advice to business units and leadership on day-to-day matters and strategic initiatives
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions on commercial, operational, and regulatory matters
• Monitor applicable laws and regulations to ensure the company operates in compliance
• Support regulatory filings, license renewals, and regulatory correspondence
• Assist in implementing compliance frameworks across the group
• Support litigation case management, liaising with external counsel, and ensuring timely updates and filings
• Maintain a litigation tracker and monitor ongoing cases to protect the company's interests
• Identify and assess legal risks, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies
• Participate in risk reviews and contribute to audit processes where legal input is required
• Collaborate with internal departments, external counsel, and regulators to resolve legal and compliance issues
• Assist with responding to legal and regulatory inquiries across the group