INHOUSE LEGAL OFFICER

URGENT VACANCY

A leading group of companies with interests in FMCG, Hospitality and Property is looking for the services of

The INHOUSE LEGAL OFFICER is responsible for all areas relating to Legal and Administrative support for the Group and litigation management. This position addresses tight deadlines, reporting and liaising with various stakeholders

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labour law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.)
• Collaborate with management to devise efficient defence strategies
• Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s and its subsidiaries full legal rights
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces
• Liaise and supervise outside counsel

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor of Law with minimum 5 years’ experience in handling legal matters
• Admission to Practice in the Courts of the Republic of Botswana

Only candidates with the above qualification need apply

Please Apply within 14 days of this advertisement to:

The Advertiser (JJ),
Overseas Development Enterprises (Botswana) Pty Ltd.,
P 0 Box 1900,
Gaborone,
Botswana

or email your CV to [email protected]