Principal Purpose of the Position:

Assists the Legal and Corporate Affairs Manager and the Junior Associate Lawyer in the day-to-day running of the legal team's affairs within the company.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal Research:

Conduct legal research on factual and legal issues related to cases handled by the legal team. Compile and analyze relevant legal information to support case preparation and strategy.

Records Management:

Assist in ensuring the safekeeping and maintenance of relevant company records pertaining to corporate and legal affairs. Maintain records of all correspondence, demand letters, notices, and transmittals.

Documentation:

Prepare executive summaries of cases and legal matters handled by the legal team. Assist in drafting legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, memoranda, contracts, waivers, and other instruments. Check, analyze, and edit legal forms, applications, and submissions to government regulatory bodies for accuracy. Case Management: Cross-check and validate information related to administrative, labor, criminal, and civil cases. Build, organize, update, and track case files and databases.

Compliance and Updates:

Keep track of amendments to existing laws and regulations. Cascade relevant legal updates to the company to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.

Trial Preparation:

Facilitate the search and interview of witnesses. Assist the legal team in preparing for trials.