Local Company in Tobacco Sector
DUE: 06 DEC 2023
Job description:
An organization in the Tobacco sector is looking for highly suitable candidates to fill in the position of Legal Officer
Responsibilities:.
- Represents the organization in all legal matters
- Researches on legal matters and works in liaison with external lawyers where necessary
Provides appropriate legal advice to management and ensures regulatory compliance as necessary - Stays abreast with corporate law, regulations and compliance measures and updates the Centre of any changes
- Drafts and review contracts
- Advises the organization on regulatory Compliance matters in accordance with the applicable legislation
- Analyses and identifies legal risks and implications
- Gives legal advice to internal departments
- Ensures that the Centre complies with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
- Ensures that all the licenses, agreements and permits of the Centre are valid and ensures the renewal of all legal contracts before lapsing
- Ensures the development of service level agreements for service support and delivery with third parties
- Investigates and ensures corrective action on issues of non-compliance as may be required
- Oversees all the legal implications of new projects
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution.
- At least two (3) years post-graduation legal experience preferably gained in a public sector organization
- Practical experience in legislative drafting and/or regulatory work
- The ability to demonstrate an appreciation of the country’s commercial laws
TO APPLY
Applicants to send CVs to kudakwashe.kanombirira@yahoo.com on or before 06 December 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted