Legal Officer

Job Summary
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Minimum Qualification:
MBA / MSc
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
4 years
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
· Advise of legal matters that should be directed to external counsel
· Initiate and pursue legal proceedings as required by Company
· Prepare writs, defences, submissions and other pleading in civil cases both “for and against”
the Company
· Prepare, file and plead cases in court
· Liaise with and assist external counsel in the discharge of their obligation
· Advise on statutory compliances
· Research and prepare legal opinion on various civil matters
· Draft and or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under
agreements to ensure compliance, as requested
· Submit work reports to Management and Directors
· Maintains a database of the status of all court matters involving the Company
· Represents company in Arbitration and hearings
· Assist in the formulation, implementation and or amendment of company policies
· Provide sound legal advice to company and make recommendations to Management as necessary
· Any other duties assigned
Education & Basic Qualification:
· An Attorney at law with 3+ years of experience in
handling legal matters as a practicing attorney at law or in corporate
environment
· Experience in Contract Law and Commercial Law
· Technical understanding of the business and its operations
· Attention to details
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills at all levels (Verbal & Written)
· Problem solving and analytical skills
· Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
· Able to cope with high level of responsibilities
and with confidential matters
· High level of professionalism is required on the
job at all times
· Computer literate
· Able to work well within a team