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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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General Counsel |
| Position Code: | 800 | | Career Level: | 6 |
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Responsible for
Advising senior management on their individual/corporate legal obligations/rights so as to protect the company’s interests. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, legal demands and ethical standards that affect business activities. |
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Reports To
Chief Executive/Managing Director. |
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Supervises
Corporate Counsel/Commercial Specialists/Business Assurance Analyst. |
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Main Activities
Ensuring Senior Managers/Board of Directors are kept informed of new and proposed legislation which may affect the organisation’s activities, and compliance with all existing laws and government regulations. Advising on impact of Court decisions.
Researching legislation affecting the organisation, passing advice onto relevant managers to ensure that the company operates fully within the law with special reference to its methods of business, its contractual relations and its process of negotiation.
Advising on business acquisitions/divestments (whether assets or corporations), ensuring protection of the company’s intellectual property rights (trademarks, patents, designs, copyright and confidential information) and maintaining registration and renewal of all business names.
Identifying and briefing management on potential and actual legal exposures and taking appropriate proactive and remedial measures. Providing legal advice concerning tax, insurance, property, advertising, sales agreements and trade practices.
Negotiating, drafting and interpreting contracts, assisting management in the early stages of negotiations with third parties, ensuring that contractual terms & conditions for supply and acquisition of products are protecting the company’s interests. Reviewing/updating standard contracts and drafting additional standard contracts where required.
Resolving legal disputes/claims, and initiating/defending legal proceedings as necessary. May appear in court to represent the organisation and brief counsel on legal matters, ensuring that the organisation is effectively represented in any legal action taken against it.
Maintaining statutory records and filing returns.
Convening Board and General Meetings, preparing and distributing Board papers.
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Key Skills
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to interpret legal requirements and apply to relevant business operations.
General managerial experience.
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Internal Contacts
Regulatory Affairs Manager, all Divisional and Functional Managers. |
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External Contacts
Government Departments, Regulatory Bodies, External Solicitors and Appraisers. |
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Typical Experience
At least 15 years relevant commercial experience, coupled with a law degree and registration as a Solicitor. |
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Other Comments
Alternative Titles: Group Counsel or Chief Manager, Legal Affairs. |
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