Legal Department Head

Role & Responsibilities

1. Lead, manage, and develop the Legal team both strategically and operationally.
2. Draft, review, and approve contracts, agreements, MoUs, and other legal documents.
3. Provide legal opinions and advice to the Board of Directors and related business units.
4. Ensure company compliance with prevailing laws and regulations.
5. Manage and handle company legal matters, including litigation and non-litigation cases.
6. Oversee company licenses, permits, and legal documents to ensure validity and compliance.
7. Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential legal risks to the company.
8. Coordinate with external legal counsels, notaries, and government authorities.
9. Develop and implement internal legal policies, SOPs, and legal frameworks.
10. Prepare and submit periodic legal reports to management.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law (Master’s degree in Law or Business Law is an advantage).
2. Minimum 8 years of experience in legal practice, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or head-level position.
3. Having Exposure in Mining & Energy Sector
4. Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, labor law, licensing, and litigation.
5. Excellent legal analysis and problem-solving skills.
6. Strategic mindset with strong business acumen.
7. Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
8. Able to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.
9. Active proficiency in English (both written and spoken) is preferred.
10. High integrity and strong commitment to confidentiality.