JOB DETAILS:

Job purpose
The main purpose of the position is to provide advice on legal matters within the business legal environment that shall ensure success of the organization.

Specific Skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluent in both spoken and written English
• Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in executing duties.

• A high level of interpersonal, management skills and ability to work with teams.

• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Responsible For
• Providing of legal advice, legal briefs and opinion to senior management.
• Supporting in Liaising with external lawyers to facilitate collection and preparation of information related to court matters.

• Ensures that the company`s commercial, contractual and other legal interests are adequately protected.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Human Resource, Finance, Sales and Supply Chain, , to assure legal adherence for all transactions.

• Coordinate with HR and Senior Management Team in order to enforce the company’s procedures and policies legally.
• Preparing & editing legal correspondence & documents.
• Representing in courts of law as well as supporting it to meet legal obligations.
• Drafting, reviewing and supporting legal and compliance policies that are in line with mission and vision.
• Undertake responsibilities of the secretary to internal meetings as required.
• Undertake and coordinate enforcement actions in conjunction with relevant law enforcement organs of the government.
• Identify risks and propose alternative options to reduce the risks involved in prospective company transactions.
• Undertake administrative duties and other duties as may be assigned.

Educational Requirements
• Honor’s Degree in Law with a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Should be enrolled as an advocate.
• A minimum of Two years of relevant professional experience working from a legal related institution in a busy environment.