Senior Associate – Legal

Role Objective Provide senior-level legal advisory, transaction, and litigation support while contributing to business development and firm growth. The role combines corporate/commercial legal expertise, case and transaction management, and team leadership. Key Responsibilities Report to the Managing Partner on legal matters and firm activities Conduct advanced legal research and prepare opinions and advisory notes Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and transaction documents Handle corporate transactions, restructurings, M&A, and regulatory filings Manage assigned cases, pleadings, motions, and legal processes Represent clients in court, tribunals, and ADR proceedings Support company secretarial and corporate governance functions Engage clients and manage relationships professionally Contribute to client acquisition and cross-selling initiatives Mentor junior lawyers and review legal work output Support nominee training programs and structured legal capacity building KPIs Quality and timeliness of legal opinions and documentation Effective case and transaction delivery Client satisfaction and responsiveness Business development contribution Governance and compliance accuracy Team mentorship and collaboration Qualifications & Experience LL.B + BL (Call to Bar required) LL.M (Corporate/Commercial/Business Law preferred) 8–10 years post-qualification experience Strong background in corporate transactions, governance, and compliance Experience mentoring junior lawyers and supporting business growth Relevant certifications in governance, compliance, or project management are an advantage Experience in Accounting or have worked with a Finance firm is a strong advantage. Core Skills: Technical: Corporate & commercial law, legal drafting, M&A, compliance, litigation/ADR, company secretarial practice, transaction structuring, legal research, case management, legal tech tools. Behavioral: Leadership, communication, negotiation, critical thinking, time management, professionalism, client focus, sound judgment under pressure.