DUE: 06 DEC 2023
Job description:
An organization in the Tobacco sector is looking for highly suitable candidates to fill in the position of Legal Officer
Responsibilities:.
• Represents the organization in all legal matters
• Researches on legal matters and works in liaison with external lawyers where necessary
Provides appropriate legal advice to management and ensures regulatory compliance as necessary
• Stays abreast with corporate law, regulations and compliance measures and updates the Centre of any changes
• Drafts and review contracts
• Advises the organization on regulatory Compliance matters in accordance with the applicable legislation
• Analyses and identifies legal risks and implications
• Gives legal advice to internal departments
• Ensures that the Centre complies with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
• Ensures that all the licenses, agreements and permits of the Centre are valid and ensures the renewal of all legal contracts before lapsing
• Ensures the development of service level agreements for service support and delivery with third parties
• Investigates and ensures corrective action on issues of non-compliance as may be required
• Oversees all the legal implications of new projects.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution.
• At least two (3) years post-graduation legal experience preferably gained in a public sector organization
• Practical experience in legislative drafting and/or regulatory work
• The ability to demonstrate an appreciation of the country’s commercial laws.
TO APPLY
Applicants to send CVs to kudakwashe.kanombirira@yahoo.com on or before 06 December 2023
⚠️⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
