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Head of Legal

CIG Motors Company Limited

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a Head of Legal that will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters within the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating legal risks, and providing strategic legal guidance.
  • This role involves contract management, dispute resolution, corporate governance, and ensuring adherence to industry-specific laws in the automobile

Key Responsibilities
Legal Compliance & Risk Management:

  • Ensure compliance with local, national, and international automotive laws and regulations.
  • Monitor changes in legal and regulatory frameworks affecting the automobile industry.
  • Develop risk management strategies to minimize legal exposure. 
  • Handle regulatory compliance issues related to vehicle safety, labour laws, and intellectual

Contract Management:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, dealers, distributors, and other stakeholders. 
  • Ensure that all contractual agreements align with corporate policies and legal requirements. 
  • Manage legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation:

  • Represent the company in legal disputes, arbitration, and court proceedings. 
  • Manage relationships with external legal counsel when needed. 
  • Handle product liability claims, warranty disputes, and intellectual property rights issues.

Corporate Governance & Ethics:

  • Ensure corporate governance policies are in place and adhered to. 
  • Advise senior management and the board of directors on legal matters. 
  • Implement ethical compliance programs and training for employees.

Intellectual Property & Regulatory Affairs:

  • Protect the company’s trademarks, patents, and proprietary technology. 
  • Oversee legal compliance for product safety standards and environmental regulations. 
  • Ensure adherence to automotive industry-specific compliance such as emissions standards, manufacturing laws, and import/export regulations.

Employment & Labour Law Compliance:

  • Provide legal guidance on employment contracts, labour disputes, and workplace policies. 
  • Ensure compliance with labour laws, employee rights, and workplace safety regulations. 
  • Handle legal matters related to employee terminations, grievances, and workplace ethics.

Requirements

  • LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) degree; LL.M. or MBA is an added advantage. 
  • Minimum of 10-15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role preferably in the automobile or manufacturing industry. 
  • Strong understanding of corporate law, labour law, contract law, intellectual property, and regulatory requirements in the automotive sector. 
  • Negotiation, problem-solving, leadership, risk assessment, and excellent communication skills. 
  • Membership in a recognized bar association or legal body.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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