LEGAL MANAGER – VIVO ENERGY BOTSWANA

Vacancy

Vivo Energy is the company behind the Shell brand in Africa. We are here to offer customers the very best of Shell’s products and services, including supply reliability, technical expertise, and unmatched customer service, In the countries In which we operate. In doing so, we have in place industry-leading health and safety standards and are committed to delivering Shell’s high-quality fuels and lubricants In an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
We invite suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following position tenable in

Job Purpose:
Provide and procure legal advice, to manage legal risk on the activities of the Vivo Energy Botswana Limited and to any joint ventures established by that company, including cross-border matters; to administer company secretarial services; and to provide advice on other matters arising to the Managing Director and to the Board of this/these company/ies.
Principal Accountabilities:
⦁ Manage the provision of a prompt, comprehensive legal advisory service to Vivo Energy Botswana Limited and its affiliates or joint ventures by advising, consulting, negotiating and drafting agreements with all stakeholders: – including customers (individual consumers and businesses) and suppliers, and managing litigation by or against this company – always working collaboratively with business colleagues and Vivo Legal Team members in all Group companies.
⦁ Work with Management ofVivo Energy Botswana Limited as a Business Partner whilst also providing pragmatic independent advice and comply with the Manual of Authorities and Group policies.
⦁ Manage, control and monitor instructions to and manage expenditure of external lawyers within the budget allocated by budget holders.
⦁ Liaise with all functions and departments to clearly communicate on risks and solutions on matters involving legal risk.
⦁ Acting as company secretary to Vivo Energy Botswana Limited, attending board meetings, maintaining statutory registers and lodging statutory notices and forms.
⦁ Act as a focal point for implementing appropriate corporate governance in Vivo Energy Botswana Limited, affiliates and joint ventures.
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate must:
⦁ Be a qualified attorney or advocate in Botswana and have at least five years’ experience as a legal advisor in business or law firms. Preferably, she/he must have experience of advising senior management of business and have relevant experience in commercial, contract and corporate law (including supply and distribution contracts, dealings with national authorities), in the sector of hydrocarbons. FMCG or other retail businesses.
⦁ Be familiar with corporate governance best practice, must be familiar with the legislation and practice affecting businesses in the fuel retail sector.
⦁ Demonstrate confidentiality and clear communication in written and verbal contacts with colleagues at all levels.

Key Competencies
⦁ Retail and Commercial agreements
⦁ Supply and Distribution agreements
⦁ Property law and transactions
⦁ Litigation
⦁ Labour law and data privacy
⦁ Company law and secretarial practice
⦁ Electronic media law and IT contracts
⦁ Competition law
⦁ Treasury and Finance agreements.
⦁ Trademark use