Legal Officer

About the role

We are looking for a competent and detail‑oriented Legal Officer to manage our legal, corporate, compliance and regulatory matters. The role provides practical legal guidance to management, handles contracts and corporate documentation, and supports risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and manage employment contracts, NDAs, notices, lease agreements, B2B contracts, investment documents and other legal instruments.
• Prepare, maintain and update corporate records such as minutes books, shareholders' and directors' registers, MOA, AOA and other statutory documentation.
• Ensure timely filing, registration, renewals, licensing and regulatory submissions with the Office of Company Registrar and other authorities.
• Conduct labour audits, monitor statutory compliance requirements and support implementation of compliance programmes, policies and procedures.
• Manage legal disputes, arbitration matters and court cases by coordinating with external counsel, preparing legal documents and assisting in dispute resolution.
• Liaise with external advocates, government offices, regulatory bodies and law firms to obtain legal support, approvals and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Provide legal opinions and practical advice to management on statutory, contractual and business‑related matters, identifying potential risks and recommending mitigation measures.
• Develop, review and update internal policies, procedures and compliance frameworks in line with changing legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct investigations into matters that may expose the company to legal or regulatory risks and prepare reports with recommendations for management.
• Conduct awareness sessions and trainings for employees on legal compliance, corporate governance and risk management practices.

Required profile

• Minimum of 36 months (3 years) of relevant legal experience.
• Strong knowledge of Nepalese corporate, labour and regulatory law.
• Ability to draft and review a wide range of legal documents.
• Experience in managing regulatory filings and corporate record‑keeping.
• Proven capability to handle disputes, arbitration and court matters.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with authorities, external counsel and internal stakeholders.

Required skills