Senior Legal Adviser for Cambodia

Experience: 5 to 10 yrs.

Reporting to MD AND /OR Head of Corporate & Commercial Group you will be responsible for the following specific functions:

• Provide legal advice exclusively on behalf of the Firm and to clients of the Firm;
• Undertake all activities typical of a senior corporate and commercial legal adviser, including the drafting of advices, opinions and contracts (including share purchase agreements, subscriptions agreements and shareholders agreements), negotiating contracts and managing due diligence investigations;
• Draft and deliver fee proposals, keep accurate time records, review and revise invoices, and assist in the collection of outstanding invoices;
• Peer review the work of other advisers and provide constructive feedback as necessary;
• Supervise and provide leadership and coaching to more junior legal advisers, legal assistants and other staff;
• Participate actively in the Firms business development efforts, including government relations, various chambers of commerce, business clubs, and other relevant groups; and
• Participate in knowledge management, professional development, and Firm administrative activities as requested.

Essential skills & experience:

• Excellent technical knowledge of the laws and practices in their area of expertise in the jurisdiction in which s/he works;
• Good commercial skills, notably willing and able to play an important role in business development supported by the Firms efforts in this field;
• Minimum five years post-qualification industry experience as a lawyer;
• Exposure to general management (managing small teams of staff and having budget accountability within a performance management culture, including P & L management);
• Experience successfully leading, motivating and developing others;
• Demonstrates experience in developing and maintaining a satisfied clientele of local and international corporations;
• Skilled communicator, able to make presentations and deliver key messages to specialists and non-specialists alike;
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite;
• Exhibits honesty, reliability, and a commitment to strict confidentiality;
• University level qualifications in Law;
• Member of a recognized Bar Association;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change within an organization; and
• Strong team building skills.
•  Mandarin,Chinese speaking lawyer

How to Apply?
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