Responsibilities:
• Legal Strategy & Advisory
o Provide strategic legal counsel to the Managing Director, board, and leadership team on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
o Evaluate legal risks associated with business strategies, partnerships, market expansions, and new product initiatives.
o Support strategic decisions with proactive legal frameworks that enable growth while protecting the organisation.
• Corporate Governance & Compliance
o Ensure compliance with corporate laws, healthcare regulations, and international trade laws applicable to the organization.
o Oversee corporate governance structures, board processes, and statutory filings.
o Develop and implement internal compliance policies, ethical standards, and risk management frameworks.
• Regulatory & Industry Compliance
o Ensure compliance with regulations governing healthcare products, infection prevention solutions, and manufacturing standards.
o Advise on regulatory approvals, product registrations, labelling compliance, and export regulations.
o Work closely with regulatory and quality teams to ensure alignment with global compliance requirements.
• Contracts & Commercial Agreements
o Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including distributor agreements, supplier contracts, licensing agreements, and international
partnerships.
o Ensure that commercial agreements adequately protect the company’s interests and mitigate legal and financial risks.
o Standardize contract templates and governance for improved legal control.
• Intellectual Property Management
o Oversee protection of the company’s intellectual property including patents, trademarks, formulations, and proprietary technologies.
o Manage IP filings, renewals, licensing agreements, and infringement issues.
o Work with R&D and innovation teams to secure and protect new product developments.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
o Manage all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters involving the company and promoters of the company.
o Coordinate with external legal counsel and ensure effective defence strategies.
o Minimize legal exposure through proactive risk management and early dispute resolution.
• International Business & Trade Compliance
o Support international expansion by ensuring compliance with cross-border trade regulations, import/export laws, and distributor agreements.
o Advise on regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions where the company operates.
• Risk Management & Policy Development
o Identify legal and regulatory risks across business functions and recommend mitigation strategies.
o Develop internal policies and training programs to ensure legal awareness and compliance across the organization.
o Strengthen governance systems and documentation practices.