ADVOCATE, LAWYER, LEGAL ASSISTANTADVOCATE, LAWYER, LEGAL ASSISTANT

Key Achievements:

Litigation & Debt Recovery Support • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and issue instructions to external counsel to initiate recovery suits against defaulting clients. • Maintain a register if all claims, suits, assignments in a structured format. • Review suit documents to ensure accuracy and timely updates on case progress. • Assist in court proceedings, including attending hearings and liaising with external counsel. • Support the debt collection team by providing legal advice on debt recovery processes. Legal Documentation & Compliance • Prepare, draft, and review settlements, contracts, and legal documents. • Track key legal deadlines, including contract renewals and regulatory filing dates. • Assist in preparation of regulatory filings and compliance reports. • Ensure corporate governance compliance, including maintaining corporate records, board minutes, and necessary filings. • Manage and organize legal documentation, ensuring records are accurate, secure, and up to date. General Legal Support • Act as a company representative in witnessing and attesting legal documents. • Provide legal advisory services to various business departments as needed. • Support legal team in conducting legal research and preparing briefs. • Assist with general administrative legal duties, including scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and handling internal communication. • Any other duties assigned by the Legal Manager and/or Senior Leadership.

Key Achievements:

• Provided strategic legal counsel on contract law, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and corporate governance, directly contributing to the successful navigation of complex legal matters. • Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case strategies and contract negotiations, enhancing the firm’s decision-making accuracy and client advisories. • Drafted and reviewed legally binding documents including contracts, MOUs, pleadings, and internal policies, ensuring full legal compliance and reducing exposure to legal risk. • Represented clients in court poceedings, arbitration, and mediation, securing favorable outcomes while maintaining professional advocacy and adherence to legal standards. • Advised corporate clients on statutory and regulatory compliance, enabling them to align operations with legal frameworks and avoid potential penalties. • Negotiated and resolved disputes through mediation and litigation support, successfully safeguarding client interests and minimizing prolonged legal conflicts. • Coordinated with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and external counsel to facilitate complex legal processes, improving procedural efficiency and compliance outcomes. • Stayed abreast of current legal developments, case law, and legislative changes to provide up-to-date legal advice, ensuring the firm remained responsive and informed.