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Role purpose:
Senior Legal Specialist responsible to manage and provide corporate legal services as in-house counsel in the Legal team and endeavor to provide an effective link between the team and internal and external stakeholders in all legal matters.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership
Working in collaboration with all levels of management to guarantee the availability of valid and appropriate contracts for all areas of business.
Managing aspect of control of contracts and other legal documents in the Division in line with company delegation of authority
Timely provision of legal advice and support to management pertaining to various business issues as and when needed.
Overseeing the execution of contracts in line with legal and regulatory policies and procedures.
Representing the company in courts and other dispute resolution for a
Managing all disputes and litigation involving suppliers and ensure the availability of records and relevant reports.
Ensuring legal policies and procedure are in place and updated to conform with company legal requirement.
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience
Very good knowledge of legal concepts, techniques, and principles
High level of computer literacy exceptionally conversant with Word
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer oriented approach
strong communication skills, fluency in English and Kiswahili and the ability to interact with other team members
Outstanding ability to apply knowledge of Law and advise Management accordingly.
At least three years’ experience in the telecommunication industry or any FMCG or busy corporate legal service-providing law firm
Must have technical/professional qualifications:
A holder of Bachelor of Laws from a recognized university,
A Registered Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and Courts subordinate thereto for not less than 5 years’ experience.
Senior Legal Specialist responsible to manage and provide corporate legal services as in-house counsel in the Legal team and endeavor to provide an effective link between the team and internal and external stakeholders in all legal matters.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership
Working in collaboration with all levels of management to guarantee the availability of valid and appropriate contracts for all areas of business.
Managing aspect of control of contracts and other legal documents in the Division in line with company delegation of authority
Timely provision of legal advice and support to management pertaining to various business issues as and when needed.
Overseeing the execution of contracts in line with legal and regulatory policies and procedures.
Representing the company in courts and other dispute resolution for a
Managing all disputes and litigation involving suppliers and ensure the availability of records and relevant reports.
Ensuring legal policies and procedure are in place and updated to conform with company legal requirement.
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience
Very good knowledge of legal concepts, techniques, and principles
High level of computer literacy exceptionally conversant with Word
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer oriented approach
strong communication skills, fluency in English and Kiswahili and the ability to interact with other team members
Outstanding ability to apply knowledge of Law and advise Management accordingly.
At least three years’ experience in the telecommunication industry or any FMCG or busy corporate legal service-providing law firm
Must have technical/professional qualifications:
A holder of Bachelor of Laws from a recognized university,
A Registered Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and Courts subordinate thereto for not less than 5 years’ experience.