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POSITION: Legal Officer

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

ITM Africa Ltd, an international company specializing in all HR solutions is assisting IHS Towers LTD to recruit a Legal Officer

Purpose of role:

The job holder will be responsible for rendering quality legal advice to the company in accordance with 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., term, 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, 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 are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for external counsel review for case preparations.
• Review 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, Power-Point, Autocad, Vision, etc.…
• Advanced organization skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of telecom sites regulations, operations and site management will be an added advantage.