Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel will be the focal point for the revision and drafting of legal documents, as well as handling of claims and arranging for all corporate legal matters, either in-house or as the coordinator with external partners or law firms. He / she will work in close liaison with the CEO and the management team.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY & AUTHORITY

The Legal Counsel will be responsible for ensuring that all necessary corporate legal documentation is up-to-date and will revise and advise on all contracts related to the start-up of the terminal.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure that all necessary corporate legal documentation is up-to-date;
• Revise and advise on all the contracts related to the start-up of the terminal;
• Develop and manage the company’s internal legal database;
• Advise the company’s management team on legal issues as they arise, whether in relation to commercial contracts the company has entered into, in relation to the terms of its concession agreement, in corporate legal matters or claims / litigation;
• Negotiate, draft and review international commercial contracts related to the company’s business operations;
• Handle inbound and outbound claims and litigation;
• Handle the corporate housekeeping of the company and its direct shareholder, and assure that the compulsory Board of Director and shareholder meetings take place in due form.
• Act as compliance officer for the company to ensure compliance with the company’s code of conduct and applicable law and regulations and create compliance awareness;
• Manage the company’s internal complaints mechanism and ensure follow-up of any reported or suspected ethics or conduct violation;
• Have frequent local and international contacts with business people, shareholders’ in-house counsel and attorneys.

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

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