Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and management of contracts including leases and other general commercial law issues.
• Contract Management: drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of negotiation process, review and contract execution.
• Product gate process management including participation of tender opening activities, supplier evaluation and business project initiatives.
• Support in contract negotiation and collaborate with business teams on developing effective relationships with contractors and vendors
• Legal opinions and research: opinions/guidance in respect of commercial contracts being negotiated and signed as well as legal and commercial requirements of all product implementation.
• Legal awareness training as appropriate on commercial legal issues
• Probate Administration: oversee administration of probate accounts.
• Data management and reporting on statistics.
• Any other duties as may be required.

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Diploma in Law.
• Master’s degree in Law will be an added advantage.
• 5 years’ post – admission experience.
• 4 years’ experience in Legal Drafting and Risk Management.
• 3 years’ experience in Legal Communication and Advocacy.