JOB DETAILS:

Q-Sourcing Servtec Group (QSSG) is a leading human capital management firm headquartered in Mauritius and operating across East Africa. Known for its innovative staffing solutions, HR management, training, and outsourcing services, QSSG is ISO 9001:2015 certified and serves Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and South Sudan.

With a strong commitment to growth, QSSG has a vision to expand its impact across the African continent, establishing itself as the partner of choice in human capital solutions. We are looking for a competent and innovative Head of Legal to join our team.

Location: A strategic location within East Africa (Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda)

Job Purpose

The Head of Legal will lead and oversee the Group’s legal function across all jurisdictions in which Q-Sourcing operates. The role ensures legal compliance, manages legal risk, and supports strategic business initiatives through effective legal structuring, contracting, and governance. The incumbent will be instrumental in navigating complex employment and commercial legal terrains, ensuring that Q-Sourcing remains compliant, protected, and positioned for growth across its multi-country operations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Key Performance Areas

Roles and responsibilities

1.     Legal Advisory & Compliance Oversight

• • Interpret and apply legal frameworks relevant to employment, operations, and regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise management on changes impacting the business.
  • Ensure group-wide legal compliance with applicable laws, including labor, tax, corporate governance, and data protection laws.

2. Contract Management & Negotiations

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of service contracts, vendor agreements, and employment contracts.
• Standardize contract templates and enforce contract approval and risk mitigation processes across business units.
• Implement systems to track key contract milestones, obligations, and renewal timelines.

3. Litigation & Dispute Management

• • Manage, coordinate, and oversee all active litigation and dispute matters involving the company.
  • Lead strategy and interface with external counsel to safeguard Q-Sourcing’s interests.
  • Actively work to reduce exposure to litigation through preventive legal advice and staff training.

4. Governance, Policy & Risk Integration

• Develop and update legal policies and procedures aligned with corporate governance and compliance objectives.
• Collaborate with Risk, HR, and Finance departments to align legal practices with broader business objectives.
• Support internal audit, risk management, and compliance monitoring initiatives.

5. Management of External Legal Service Providers

• Select, evaluate, and manage relationships with external legal counsel across all jurisdictions.
• Ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal services from all outsourced providers.
• Maintain a database of legal service providers, contracts, and performance reviews.

6. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead the Legal department and provide guidance to legal officers across countries.
• Act as legal advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership on corporate matters.
• Represent the company in high-level regulatory discussions and negotiations.

 7. Continuous Learning and Innovation

• Identify opportunities for improving processes and systems related to legal matters.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the manager occasionally.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

A. Legal Risk Management & Compliance Oversight

Regulatory Compliance Incidents