LEGAL OFFICER

General Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Sharia and Law from an accredited institution
• Should hold a valid legal practitioner license
• Minimum 2 years of experience within a legal practice
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory law with demonstrated capacity for professional legal work in a business environment
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate and employment law and procedures
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills in English and Dhivehi

Job Specification

• Provide accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance
• Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and legal material ensuring compliance with all statutory or legal requirements relevant to the hospitals business processes
• Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization
• Liaise with appropriate regulatory authorities on legal matters on behalf of the Company
• Support the Executive Office with administrative duties when required