Legal Associate at Lifestores Pharmacy – Apply Now

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Compliance:

• Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations affecting the healthcare and pharmacy industries.
• Ensure legal compliance in all aspects of Lifestores Healthcare operations, including OGA Pharmacy and Lifestores Pharmacy.

Contract Drafting and Review:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to business operations, partnerships, and vendor relationships.
• Manage tenancy relationships with landlords and other relevant stakeholders

Corporate Governance:

• Provide guidance on corporate governance matters and ensure adherence to legal requirements for both OGA Pharmacy and Lifestores Pharmacy.

Regulatory Affairs:

• Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage regulatory filings to ensure compliance with healthcare and pharmacy regulations.

Data compliance

• Provide guidance on NDPR and data compliance, and support the team in creating processes where needed to ensure we are NDPR compliant.
• Periodically review legislation as it pertains to tech and data, and advise the business accordingly on pertinent issues.

Risk Management:

• Identify legal risks and provide proactive advice to the management team to mitigate potential legal issues.

Legal Support for Operations:

• Provide legal support for the day-to-day operations of OGA Pharmacy and Lifestores Pharmacy, including licensing, permits, and operational compliance.

Contract Dispute Resolution:

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to resolve contractual disputes and legal issues efficiently.
• Provide advise and support in relation to debt recovery scenarios between the companies and customers

Policy Development:

• Collaborate with relevant departments to develop and implement policies that align with legal requirements and support business objectives.

Others.

• Joining customer and partner meetings where needed
• Taking on any other task required by management
• Being a cultural carrier for Lifestores healthcare.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and a valid legal practicing license.
• Proven experience as a Legal Associate or in a similar legal role, preferably in the healthcare or FMCG sector.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare and pharmacy regulations.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.