Manager Legal & Company Secretary

MANAGER - LEGAL (M1)

JOB PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafting/vetting Agreements, Tenders.
• Review and provide legal advice on tender documents
• Drafting court proceedings such as Notice, Reply, Plaint, written statement, affidavits, write petitions, etc
• Involves Litigation & Non Litigation
• Knowledge in labour laws (Industrial relations)
• Knowledge in Civil, Criminal and commercial laws
• Review and advise management 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 or legal requirements
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management
• Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly
• Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities
• Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time
• Responsible and accountable for overall quality, safety and security of operations.
• You will be responsible and accountable to make necessary operational decisions related to safety and security matters at all times whilst on duty.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• LLB Graduate from recognized university
• A Masters will be an added advantage
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court
• A valid Company Secretary membership number

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• At least 7 to 10 years of Legal experience gained through a combination of major law firm and in house experience as a legal counsel.
• At least 4 to 5 years legal experience ideally in a leading organisation, with a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting;
• A solid corporate and commercial background with experience in handling litigation and documentation is required.
• Experience in intellectual property protection and licensing and commercialization agreements.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOURS

For a successful role, he/she should have the following traits:

• Good legal analytical skill
• Sound commercial sense and critical thinking skills, a proactive practical approach and the ability to manage a range of issues involving multiple areas of law, are critical traits necessary for this role.
• Mature, Analytical and team player.
• Knowledge of all applicable laws including civil, criminal, labor and consumer laws.
• Excellent legal skills with an ability to apply business solutions to legal problems.
• Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to senior level management on highly technical matters
• Demonstrate success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters;
• Good planning and organization skills

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