Associate Legal Counsel

About the role

The Associate Legal Counsel will support the Legal Commercial team by providing proactive legal advice and contract management for commercial activities. Acting as a trusted business partner, the role ensures legal compliance and risk mitigation across transactions and projects.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and finalize contracts in line with national and international regulations.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on various legal topics.
• Assist SES affiliates and subsidiaries with legal matters as requested.
• Provide timely legal guidance to commercial groups for bids, PPP initiatives and other projects.
• Communicate legal advice clearly to internal stakeholders at all levels.

Required profile

• Master’s degree or LLM in law; bar qualification is a plus.
• 1‑3 years of post‑qualification experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in the telecommunications or media sector is advantageous.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) and willing to travel domestically and internationally.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.