Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead our dispute resolution function. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice, manage complex litigation and arbitration matters, and support business units in mitigating legal risks.

Key responsibilities

• Manage litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution matters.
• Provide legal advice on disputes, claims, and regulatory investigations.
• Develop dispute resolution strategies and assess legal risks.
• Review legal notices, pleadings, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Oversee external counsel, monitoring performance and legal spend.
• Support negotiations and pursue early resolution where appropriate.
• Monitor legal developments and advise on their business impact.
• Maintain dispute reporting and ensure compliance with legal governance requirements.
• Deliver legal awareness and dispute prevention guidance to business stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent; LL.M. preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years of post‑qualification experience in litigation, arbitration, and commercial disputes, gained in a leading law firm and/or corporate legal department.

Required skills