Legal Officer at IT Horizons Limited

Position Overview

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. The Legal Officer will provide legal advice and support to the organization on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, compliance, intellectual property, and regulatory issues.

Core Responsibilities

Legal Support & Compliance

• Provide legal advice and support on contracts, compliance, intellectual property, and regulatory issues
• Collaborate closely with the Business Assurance team to ensure company-wide compliance with internal policies, statutory obligations, and regulatory frameworks
• Liaise with external counsel, auditors, and regulatory authorities as required
• Maintain an organized, secure digital and physical archive of all company legal documents
• Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders on risks, compliance, and processes

Legal Representation

• Represent and defend the interests of the company and its subsidiaries before courts, regulatory authorities, and other establishments
• Liaise with the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser to obtain clarification and approval on legal issues and documentation

Secretarial & Administrative Functions

• Prepare and distribute internal memos, board resolutions, and meeting notices
• Organize and record minutes of meetings and ensure timely action tracking
• Draft, review, and manage legal documents including letters, contracts, MoUs, NDAs, and policy documents
• Support the Secretary/Legal Adviser as required

Executive Support

• Provide confidential executive assistance to the CEO and/or Company Secretary/Legal Adviser as required
• Serve as liaison officer between the CEO's office and internal departments for legal and administrative matters
• Carry out all duties and support as delegated by the CEO and/or Company Secretary/Legal Adviser

Key Performance Indicators

• Percentage of legal documents reviewed and closed on time
• Timeliness of executive meeting minutes and action item implementation