Senior Legal Adviser

•Provide legal and tax advice exclusively on behalf of DFDL and to clients of DFDL;
•Draft advices, opinions and contracts (including share purchase agreements, subscriptions agreements and shareholders agreements); negotiate contracts; manage due diligence investigations; prepare and/or draft legal due diligence reports;
•Draft and deliver fee proposals, keep accurate time records, review and revise invoices, and assist in the collection of outstanding invoices;
•Interact with licensing and other regulatory authorities as needed for the provision of advice to DFDL’s clients;
•Peer review the work of other advisers and provide constructive feedback as necessary;
•Report to and take instructions from Partners, the Managing Director and any supervising legal advisers;
•Supervise and provide leadership and coaching to more junior legal advisers, legal assistants and other staff;
•Interact with clients and make a gradual transition into a project manager role;
•Participate actively in DFDL’s 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.
Key external relationships:Clients, Government Ministries and Business Associations
Key internal relationships:Partners, Directors, Senior Managers and other staff
Reports to:Managing Director, Partners, Deputy Managing Director and/or a Head of Practice Groups