Senior Legal Counsel

Chedid Capital

Responsibilities

• Monitor and keep abreast of legal changes that affect the business s industry and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in different jurisdictions.
• Review, research, interpret, and prepare both written and oral opinions on various matters, balancing legal requirements with business objectives.
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations giving accurate and timely advice in a variety of legal topics.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, create draft agreements, or documents.
• Conduct thorough due diligence to assess legal risks and compliance issues related to strategic investment transactions (potential mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures).
• Assist in drafting, negotiating, and representing the interests of the company in strategic investment transactions (such as M&A, JV, Commercial alliances)
• Assist on the handling of post-closing legal matters addressing legal issues related to integration, merging of operations, employees, and contracts.
• Draft and negotiate insurance related agreements and documents to align with business objectives of the operation team and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Draft and negotiate software licensing agreements, technology transfer agreements, and intellectual property licenses.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
• Advise on cybersecurity measures and breach response protocols.
• Protect intellectual property rights and enforce these rights when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and employment standards across different jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with other departments such as finance, operations, human resources, and marketing to provide legal input and ensure legal alignment with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal legal team and coordinate efficiently, and when necessary, with external legal counsels.