Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced legal leader to oversee multiple legal teams within a diversified business group.

The role currently has a strong focus on litigation and dispute management, together with contracts and legal transactions. The position will lead legal teams and work closely with senior management and business units on significant legal matters.

Over time, the role is expected to take on broader legal leadership responsibilities, including legal strategy, corporate governance, legal risk management, and strategic business transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Lead litigation and dispute strategies for significant and complex legal cases.

• Oversee court proceedings, arbitration, dispute resolution, and settlement negotiations.

• Assess litigation risks and develop appropriate strategies to protect the organization's legal and commercial interests.

• Manage and evaluate external legal counsel to ensure effective legal representation and cost efficiency.

• Provide strategic recommendations to senior management on significant litigation, disputes, and legal risks.

Contracts & Legal Transactions

• Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of significant commercial contracts and legal agreements.

• Provide legal advice and support on business transactions and contractual matters across business units.

• Establish and maintain appropriate standards for contracts, legal documentation, and legal practices.

• Identify contractual and transaction-related legal risks and recommend practical solutions that balance legal protection with business objectives.

Legal Leadership

• Lead, develop, and provide direction to four legal teams, ensuring effective collaboration and consistent legal standards.

• Provide guidance and support on complex legal matters across multiple businesses.

• Partner with senior management and key stakeholders to support business decision-making and manage significant legal risks.

• Develop the capabilities of the legal teams and strengthen the effectiveness of the overall legal function.

• Take on broader legal leadership responsibilities over time, including legal strategy, corporate governance, legal risk management, and strategic business transactions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Law.

• Attorney-at-Law License is preferred.

• Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with substantial experience in litigation and dispute resolution.

• Proven experience handling complex or high-value litigation, dispute strategy, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.

• Strong experience managing external legal counsel and litigation strategy.

• Solid experience in commercial contracts, contract negotiation, and legal transactions.

• Proven leadership experience managing multiple legal teams or legal functions.

• Experience working in a large corporation, diversified business group, or holding company is an advantage.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, and strategic communication skills.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risks and commercial objectives.

• Demonstrated potential and readiness to take on broader legal leadership responsibilities in the future.