Manager Legal

• Contract basis, market competitive salary, with medical and other facilities

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Legal Department

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor and ensure compliance with the constitution and by-laws as well as the laws and regulations of the country and advise management accordingly
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the Senior Management
• Provision of expert legal opinion
• Provide support on Corporate Governance matters

Legal Risk

• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that the legal risks have been identified and appropriate course of action to mitigate the risk has been taken
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management
• Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to the staff

Litigation Management

• Represent organization in litigation as an in-house lawyer

Contract Negotiation

• Draft, vet and review all contracts or any other documentation where the organization has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the management’s attention
• Liaise with relevant Government offices, panel law firms and other competent authorities for Company business

Administrative Duties

• Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of department staff ensuring an effective and motivated team
  Support HR department in employee/employment related legal issues

Key Responsibilities (Strategic KPIs):

• The job holder is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Legal department, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.

• Masters in Law/Bar at Law or higher or equivalent from a well reputed HEC recognized University;
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience in the Corporate Sector;
• Academic merit shall be given preference

• Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel
• Proven track record of adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory law, Corporate law & ICT law
• Strong leadership and managerial skills
• Good planning and organization skills