Coverfox - Assistant Vice President - Legal

About the job:

What you will do:

- Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, licensing agreements, and customer contracts.

- Advise business and leadership teams on legal risks, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance matters.

- Manage litigation, disputes, and regulatory proceedings, including coordinating with external counsel and overseeing case strategy.

- Conduct legal research and provide opinions on complex legal questions across corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory law.

- Support M&A transactions, due diligence, and corporate restructuring activities.

- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, industry regulations, and internal policies.

- Draft and review internal policies, SOPs, and governance documents.

- Mentor and guide junior associates and legal interns.

- Liaise with regulators, government bodies, and external stakeholders as required.

- Stay updated on changes in relevant laws and proactively advise the business on potential impacts.

What we are looking for:

- 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.

- LLB/JD from a recognized law school; enrollment with the relevant Bar Council/Bar Association. Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills.

- Sound knowledge of corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory laws applicable to the business.

- Experience handling litigation and managing external counsel.

- Ability to work independently, exercise sound business judgment, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal teams.

- Prior experience mentoring junior team members is a plus.

- High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.