Job Description
JOB VACANCY
POSITION: Legal Officer
Location : Kigali, Rwanda
ITM Africa Ltd, an international company specializing in all HR solutions is assisting a client to recruit a Legal Officer
Purpose of role :
The job holder will be responsible for rendering quality legal advice to the company by the legal and regulatory framework per the company operations and policies.
What you will do :
- Assist in the review and drafting of agreements, letters, and other legal documents for the company.
- Provide advice on corporate/commercial legal issues and business matters to all departments.
- Provide internal advisory services to the business units and departments within the Company.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Continuously advise on the company’s contractual obligations (e.g., terms, notification requirements, process, and IHS obligations under the agreement)
- Advise on any changes and/or trends in the legal environment. This may include research into particular legal matters.
- Legal Documentation Management: managing and keeping proper records of the Company’s legal documents and statutory filings.
- Monitor the maintenance of the registers and other records required to be maintained by the Company under the Companies Act.
- Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures on behalf of the Company as shall be communicated by the Supervisor.
- Review, draft and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures and ensure they comply with all statutory or legal requirements.
- Collect, examine, and organize the evidence and other legal documents for external counsel review for case preparations
- Review the progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.
- Obtain and keep a detailed record of litigation cases
- Ensure timely settlement of disputes, complaints, and legal actions.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
You will be a good fit if you have :
- Bachelor’s degree in Law
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
- Interpretation of Legislation, Regulations, and Contracts.
- Basic contract drafting skills.
- Solution-oriented and conflict management skills including analysis of legal queries raised by stakeholders.
- Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Autocad, Vision, etc.…
- Advanced organization skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of telecom site regulations, operations, and site management will be an added advantage.
Method of Application
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click HereClosing Date : 7th March, 2023.