Senior Associate - Legal

An established company is recruiting for the following position. Role Objective

• Provide senior-level legal advisory, transaction, and litigation support while contributing to business development and firm growth. The role combines corporate/commercial legal expertise, case and transaction management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report to the Managing Partner on legal matters and firm activities

• Conduct advanced legal research and prepare opinions and advisory notes

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and transaction documents

• Handle corporate transactions, restructurings, M&A, and regulatory filings

• Manage assigned cases, pleadings, motions, and legal processes

• Represent clients in court, tribunals, and ADR proceedings

• Support company secretarial and corporate governance functions

• Engage clients and manage relationships professionally

• Contribute to client acquisition and cross-selling initiatives

• Mentor junior lawyers and review legal work output

• Support nominee training programs and structured legal capacity building

Core Skills:

• Technical: Corporate & commercial law, legal drafting, M&A, compliance, litigation/ADR, company secretarial practice, transaction structuring, legal research, case management, legal tech tools.

• Behavioral: Leadership, communication, negotiation, critical thinking, time management, professionalism, client focus, sound judgment under pressure.

KPIs

• Quality and timeliness of legal opinions and documentation

• Effective case and transaction delivery

• Client satisfaction and responsiveness

• Business development contribution

• Governance and compliance accuracy

• Team mentorship and collaboration

Required Qualifications: & Experience

• LL.B + BL (Call to Bar required)

• LL.M (Corporate/Commercial/Business Law preferred)

• 8–10 years post-qualification experience

• Strong background in corporate transactions, governance, and compliance

• Experience mentoring junior lawyers and supporting business growth

• Relevant certifications in governance, compliance, or project management are an advantage.