legal officer

1. Provide legal advisory and interpretation services to the CEO and other work units and ensure statutory compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements


2.  Prepare legal opinions and advising the management on general issues that may arise from time to time


3. Provide legal advisory and interpretation services to the management on various aspects on the existing law and regulatory requirements.


4. Prepare policy papers and instruments (contracts) which have legal implications for consideration by appropriate authorities.


5. Review and advice on MOUs between the company and other organizations including donors.


6. Follow-up and update management on court matters and attending court hearings for and on behalf of the company.


7. Review and scrutinize Loan Offer letters, agreements, security and other legal documents.


8. Conduct legal compliance checks prior to disbursement of approved credit facilities to ensure legal documentations are in compliance with statutory requirements;


9. Liaise with external lawyers to ensure agreements and legal documents are promptly acted upon.


10. Provide legal advice on creation of new products and services for the company


11. Review the financing agreements between the work units, consultants and other parties.


12. Accept employee grievances and solve the dispute behalf of the company


13. Prepares and submit periodical reports to the CEO of the Company.

Perform other duties as assigned by CEO of the Company.

L.L.B

3-4 years of relevant work experience

Skill and Competencies

·         Excellent legal analysis skills

·         Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication and relationship management skills

·         Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

·          Personal and professional credibility to advise senior officers and stakeholders.

·         Excellent speaking and writing skills in English, including the ability to draft    material in a variety of styles, for different audiences and within tight deadlines

·          Public speaking skills

·         Ability to work under pressure, without administrative support

·         Ability to undertake a variety of tasks within the same time frame

Basic computer literacy

1)      Should have well prepared updated non-returnable CV with neatly designed Motivational/application letter stating the position; No additional document is required at this stage.

2)      Applications should be mail to

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