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Senior Associate Lawyer

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National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

Legal

PGK2,300.00-PGK3,000.00 Gross Fortnightly (PGK)

#26213

20th February 2026

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Summary

  • Manage and oversee legal coordination, provide strategic legal advice, and mentor junior lawyers.
  • Manage outsourced matters, ensure internal compliance, and handle complex drafting and advisory work.
  • Liaise with external counsel, lead internal reviews, and contribute to the organization’s overall legal strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide legal counsel on corporate, property, regulatory, and contractual matters.
  • Oversee coordination with external lawyers and ensure timely progress on outsourced cases.
  • Review and draft complex contracts, MOUs, policies, and legal opinions.
  • Handle simple in-house legal proceedings or negotiations when appropriate.
  • Conduct and supervise legal research and ensure accuracy in all legal documentation.
  • Mentor and supervise junior legal staff, ensuring effective task allocation and development.
  • Oversee departmental document control, digital record-keeping, and compliance management.
  • Advise management on legal risks, regulatory compliance, and policy implications.
  • Participate in legal department initiatives, including digitisation and policy development.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD); minimum 5 years of post-admission experience.
  • Strong background in corporate and property law; experience with outsourced legal work coordination preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and provide sound legal judgment.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
  • Experience with digital record management or case management systems.


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COMPANY INFO

Glory Group of Companies is a growing property development and construction company based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

(+675) 323 8818

P.O. Box 3177, Boroko, National Capital District

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