JOB VACANCY

POSITION: Legal Officer

Location : Kigali, Rwanda 

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

Purpose of role :

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