Legal Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Role Purpose

As Quant is a growing company in the field of Data Science and AI, it aims to maintain strong and robust legal practices that enables it to conduct its activities securely and in a legally compliant manner. Hence, the Legal Specialist should assist in a range of legal and admin responsibilities, which includes preparing contracts, liaising legal consultations, and maintaining governance and company policies and standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

● Compile, proofread and revise drafts of legal documents and processes and track legal tasks and reports.

● Assist with updating company contracts, such as employment contracts, service contracts, etc.

● Handles the day-to-day legal operations.

● Liaise with law firms and partners to perform a variety of legal requirements of the company.

● Be actively involved in legal functions and maintaining the administration processes related to it.

● Provide support in handling disciplinary and grievance issues.

● Support the development and implementation of company compliance policies and guidelines.

● Ensure implementation of legal compliance requirements as per government standards and laws.

● Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Authority Matrix

● Staff Authority is granted to the Legal Specialist, which consists of the right to advise or assist the company staff in the field of his domain of operations whenever requested to improve the performance of their roles.

● Reporting via Zoho One – G Suite – Microsoft Office

● Signing authorities are limited to internal communications, announcements, operations related decisions (provided the COO approval)

● Reporting Manager: Operations Manager

● Responsible for: personnel ranking grade 2 and lower in the Legal Unit, including interns and co-op students.

Communications Matrix

● Internally: senior management, staff members.

● Externally: clients, leads, vendors, governmental officials, strategic business partners.

Operating Environment

● Indoor office environment with full amenities.

● Workstation provided, including computer equipment and stationery.

● Lounge available for leisure breaks and prayer.

● Kitchenette and snacks are available.

● Nearby services and outlets are available (banks, markets, cafes, restaurants, among others).

Working Hours