Head of Legal at Roar Global
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Full Job Description
Roar Global is a global media company that operates across media resales, content production, and outsourcing top marketing talent.
Through our brands Roar AdX and 3P Media, we serve as a go-to-market specialist for digital advertising platforms that want to enter and expand their presence in the APAC region. We represent industry leaders such as Meta, LinkedIn, and Google in emerging markets, providing strategic consultation and support to 5,000+ clients.
Since 2014, we have produced informative and engaging storytelling that captures the vibrancy of South Asia on Roar Media, a digital media platform, and collaborate with leading impact-driven organizations to tell stories that inspire action.
We have offices in Sri Lanka,
Bangladesh, Laos, Brunei, and Singapore, and are proud to be ranked as
one of 50 Best Workplaces™ as well as one of 15 Best Workplaces™ for
Millennials in Sri Lanka by Great Place to Work®.
About the Role
Roar Global is seeking a Senior Legal Professional to oversee our legal operations. This role involves navigating complex legal landscapes, ensuring compliance excellence, and guiding strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Act as legal counsel in respect of all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to the Roar Group of Companies.
- Provide strategic legal advice to various SBUs on various matters relating to business of the group, including digital marketing, digital advertising, data protection, intellectual property, and commercial transactions.
- Draf, negotiate, review, and manage all contracts, local and international with clients, partners, and suppliers.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth day-to-day contract management and administration.
- Manage intellectual property portfolio.
- Manage all dispute resolution and litigation related matters.
- Offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with laws and regulations, including evaluating different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
- Work with internal teams to develop relevant legally mandated policies and processes.
- Work with external consultants and counsel, locally and internationally, in respect of various legal matters.
Requirements
- 6+ years of post qualification experience.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Extensive knowledge of local and international legal frameworks.
- Extensive knowledge of Labour Law.
- Experience with international transactions.
- Good drafting skills.
Perks
- A spacious office in the heart of Colombo, with an endless supply of tea, coffee, Milo and snacks.
- Remote working and flexible schedules. (we recommend reporting to the office thrice a week)
- An open-minded team that hail from different backgrounds. (we don't discriminate on the grounds of ethnicity, religion, gender or sexuality - all are welcome!)
- Complimentary lunch on all working days.
- Monthly team activities, team trips and yearly outbound training trips.
- The opportunity to travel across Sri Lanka and meet interesting people from around the world.
- An attractive remuneration package.
Head Of Legal At Roar Global
Roar Global
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