Responsibilities

·        Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect SEPCO’s interests.

·        Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards governing the organization's operations, products, and services.

·        Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact the organization and advise senior management on compliance requirements and implications.

·        Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts, agreements, and legal documents to protect the organization's interests and minimize legal risks.

·        Develop contract management policies, processes, and templates to standardize contract practices and improve efficiency.

·        Manage legal disputes, claims, and litigation involving the organization, including commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, and employment-related matters.

·        Develop litigation strategies, engage external counsel as needed, and represent the organization's interests in legal proceedings.

·        Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices, including board governance, shareholder relations, and regulatory filings.

·        Advise the board of directors and senior management on corporate governance matters, fiduciary duties, and legal obligations.

·        Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks and liabilities associated with business activities, transactions, and strategic initiatives.

·        Develop risk management policies, procedures, and controls to minimize legal exposure and protect the organization's assets and reputation.

·        Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations, licensing requirements, and regulatory obligations relevant to the organization's business operations.

·        Monitor regulatory developments, engage with regulatory authorities, and implement compliance programs to address regulatory risks and obligations.

·        Provide legal support and guidance for corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and strategic alliances.

·        Conduct due diligence, negotiate transaction agreements, and advise on legal issues related to deal structuring, financing, and integration.

·        Promote ethical conduct and corporate responsibility throughout the organization by developing and implementing ethics policies, training programs, and whistleblower procedures.

·        Manage SEPCO's team of lawyers and legal staff to perform their duties as per the letter and spirit of the law to achieve the goals of SEPCO.

·        Guide the BOD, CEO and other senior corporate officers on a variety of issues including labour and industrial relations from a legal point of view.

·        Impart legal opinion desired by different corporate officers for reaching an informed decision regarding implications and consequences.