Lead Secretarial and Legal Manager | Expertise in Corporate Governance, Compliance & Legal Risk Management

Job Summary

The Lead Secretarial and Legal at Synechron is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the legal and secretarial teams, ensuring the company’s adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards. This position guides legal strategy, supports management with sound legal advice, and drives compliance to protect and add value to the organization’s business objectives.

Software Requirements

• Required:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) — advanced proficiency
• Preferred:
  • Legal document and contract management software (e.g., DocuSign, ContractWorks) — familiarity preferred
  • Compliance monitoring tools — exposure preferred

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the secretarial and legal team, setting strategic direction aligned with Synechron’s policies and industry standards.
• Oversee and ensure legal compliance across contracts, licenses, corporate filings, and agreements.
• Provide sound and timely legal advice to internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust policies and procedures for legal compliance and risk mitigation.
• Ensure ongoing adherence to corporate governance and company law regulations.
• Monitor legal updates and regulatory changes; recommend and implement necessary adjustments.
• Manage the team’s performance, including mentorship and skills development.

Performance expectations: Ensure regulatory compliance, minimize legal risks, timely contract review and negotiation, and maintain a compliant corporate governance framework.

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages: Not applicable to this role.
• Databases/Data Management:
  • Essential: Proficient in managing legal and compliance documentation and records.
  • Preferred: Experience with electronic document management systems optimized for legal content.
• Cloud Technologies: Not specifically required but experience with cloud-based legal platforms is a plus.
• Frameworks and Libraries: Not applicable.
• Development Tools and Methodologies: Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools is preferred.
• Security Protocols: Preferred knowledge of data protection regulations such as GDPR and associated compliance practices.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in a legal or secretarial role within a corporate or regulated environment.
• Proven experience leading legal and secretarial teams effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with company law, corporate governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience advising senior management and working cross-functionally within an organization.
• Alternative qualifying experience includes senior in-house legal advisory or consultancy roles supporting corporate legal functions.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, licenses, and agreements.
• Provide actionable legal advice and risk assessment to internal stakeholders and management.
• Manage the ongoing compliance program including monitoring regulatory changes affecting the company.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance evaluations, and professional development initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that legal considerations are integrated into business processes.
• Make informed decisions on legal risks and governance issues and escalate where necessary.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited institution (essential).
• Professional qualification as a company secretary or solicitor is highly desirable.
• Commitment to continuous professional development through legal education, certifications, or training programs.

Professional Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills applied to legal scenarios.
• Effective leadership and team management capabilities fostering high performance and development.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills across all organization levels.
• Adaptability to evolving legal environments and regulations.
• Innovation mindset for process improvements in legal and secretarial functions.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines reliably.
• Upholds strong ethical standards and professional integrity in all activities.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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