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Contract Period: Six (6) Months Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to the Manager, Legal Affairs and Corporation Secretary the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting the review and drafting of contract agreements and MoU’s and ensuring that they follow all statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Conducting legal due diligence on all the contractors, suppliers etc before they enter any dealings with the Authority;
• Reviewing and providing advice on legal risk;
• Ensuring legal, statutory and contractual compliance;
• Participating in reviewing and advising management on legal implication concerning internal policies and procedures;
• Participating in providing well researched legal advice and interpretation of various matters;
• Preparation of legal reports and briefs as well as assist in maintaining proper records in respect of Contracts, MoU’s and Legal Opinions;
• Preparing, vetting and negotiating official legal documents to protect the interests of the Authority; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law and one-year post admission to the Roll of Advocates
• Minimum of one-year relevant experience in a busy environment;

Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
• Ability to maintain confidence and trust regarding sensitive issues;
• Strong research and analytical skills;
• Show initiative, attention to details and accuracy and ability to meet set deadline;
• Superior verbal, written and communications skills;
• Proficiency in standard office IT application packages as well as e-mail and internet; and
• Good organizing and coordinating skills.