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Legal Counsel is responsible for management of court cases, maintenance of the litigation database, assisting in case investigation & assessment and contract management on behalf of the company. The position ensures that the company’s dispute resolution mechanisms are effective, that court cases are properly managed and that the company’s contractual relationships are legally compliant in line with the country’s legal and regulatory framework. The position shall also be an advisory one with the officer providing expert opinion and execution on all matters pertaining to litigation, contract management and risk management.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist in managing all litigation matters within the company and its subsidiaries, including handling matters in person as required
- Receive and process summons and pleadings filed against the company
- Ensure accurate documentation of cases, including maintaining the litigation tracker and
- keeping records of all upcoming court dates and case progress for each case
- Give sound legal opinions on litigation matters within the company and its subsidiaries with key focus on cost management
- Draft for review and approval all demand letters, legal instruments and court defense
- responses
- Participate in negotiation of out of court settlements and draft settlement agreements for
- execution
- Assist in contract lifecycle management including drafting, reviewing & overseeing
- execution of contracts and maintenance of the contract database
- Conduct legal research, monitor legislation changes and advise management on the same
- Oversee legal compliance in all facilities leased by the company
- Maintain regular communication with external panel of lawyers, insurance service providers and other stakeholders
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
Technical Skills
- Litigation & Contract Management
- Legal policies and procedures
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- People skills
- Records management
Behavioral Skills
- Creativity in developing dispute resolution solutions towards out of court settlements
- Develop and improve on processes
- Promote good working relationships with all stakeholders in the litigation process
- Self motivated
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