Vacancy: Country Legal Officer

🔹A fixed term contract.

Academic Qualifications
🔹Relevant business degree (BA LLB preferred), preferably with a post-graduate degree; must be an admitted attorney or advocate (member of the bar)

Description:
🔹To take responsibility, with Heads of Department, for the effective and efficient management of the legal department, the provision of legal advisory services and opinions and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.
🔹The role also encompasses supporting group in respect of the management of specialised legal matters and projects with group-wide significance and providing strategic direction to Compliance Officers in the management of legal risk.

Technical Knowledge And Skill Requirements Of Role:
General (pre-requisite):
🔹Strong analytical and big picture skills
🔹Excellent verbal and written communication skills
🔹Strong influencing and presentation skills
🔹Team management skills with an ability to translate complex legal concepts into layman’s language
🔹Able to form relationships across departments and manage in a matrix environment
🔹Project and process management skills
🔹Solution-focused, tenacious problem solver
🔹Able to evaluate legal risks and make sound decisions

Technical Pre-requisite:
🔹Strong background in commercial, financial and banking law with expertise in drafting contracts and formulating legal opinions
🔹Highly experienced in handling a variety of litigation matters
🔹Proven track-record in providing effective legal counsel and developing contracts that mitigate risks and penalties
🔹Expert contract negotiation, preparation and administration skills
🔹Able to identify and mitigate legal risks across in-country business units
🔹Understanding of in-country regulatory requirements
🔹Knowledge of the full MS Office suite

Experience
🔹5+ years’ post-qualification legal experience in commercial litigation, preferably in a banking environment

Email CV's to mnguwi@ipcconsultants.com with the applied for job in the subject area.