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Key Relationships
- Internal: Executive Management, SBU heads, HOD
- External: Ministries, Local authorities, Government institutions…
Authorities
- * Lead the legal and compliance department.
Accountabilities
- Oversee and provide guidance on corporate governance, legal and compliance aspects and development of plans and policies.
- Oversee and spearhead critical negotiations.
- Verify that contracts are inherently risk-free.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement legal and compliance policies, procedures, and controls across the holding group of companies.
- Review and advise the management team on legal implications of internal policies and procedures
- Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory and legal requirements.
- Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and business unit operations
- Provide legal advice and support to senior management, business unit heads, and other stakeholders on a range of legal and regulatory matters.
- Review and provide legal advice on company documents
- Liaise with relevant departments / business units to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action are taken
- Provide legal protection and risk management advice to the management team particularly on contract management
- Prepare, review and modify contractual documents to assist and support all business units and their business activities
- Review of all contracts / documentation currently in place, assessing legal implications that need to be brought to the attention of the management team
- Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions. Prepare a checklist to ensure that information is submitted on time
- The incumbent is required to be abreast of the latest changes to legal legislation
- This position may have a team leading responsibility
- The incumbent needs to oversee the quality of work and productivity of the team members and provide guidance and direction wherever necessary.
- Any other tasks, duties & responsibilities that may be added from time to time as relevant to business requirements
Skills
- * Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with commercial contract administration particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration
- Proven track record of successfully managing legal and compliance teams and implementing effective policies and controls
- Ability to provide sound legal advice to management on technical matters
- Strong planning and organization skills
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage competing deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to think strategically and provide solutions to complex legal and regulatory issues
Language– English
Specialized Training/ Knowledge Required
- * Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
- Proven track record of adding value to an organisation through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties
Qualifications
- * Bachelor’s degree in law with specialization in corporate or commercial law is essential
- Master’s degree in law or business will be an added advantage
Experience
- * 10+ years proven experience as legal counsel in a business environment
- Minimum 5 years’ experience ideally in a leading organization with a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting
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