JOB SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The principal duties and responsibilities of the Corporate Lawyer (Group Legal Advisor) are:

• Consult and handle all corporate legal processes in regards to, including but not limited to: mergers & acquisitions and other corporate transactions, intellectual property, compliance issues, commercial transactions, contracts and agreements, lawsuits and litigations, other legal matters, etc.;
• Develop and continuously improve the Group policy and position on legal issues (Legal Manual);
• Research, anticipate and protect the Group Companies against legal risks;
• Advise and guide the Group Executive Team, managers and employees to ensure compliance awareness and practical compliance with rules and regulations;
• Structure, draft and review reports, legal documents, legal letters, etc.;
• Represent the Group Companies interests in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court hearings and litigations, arbitration, etc.);
• Draft, review and administer all contracts and agreements;
• Consult and assist stakeholders in negotiating the deals;
• Liaise with government offices and agencies

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent knowledge of the Substantive and Procedural laws and legal frameworks of Ethiopia and practical knowledge of international laws.
• Commercial and Business awareness
• Advocacy aptitude and experience
• Excellent negotiation and communications skills (in English and Amharic)
• Analytical ability and strong attention to detail
• Active contributor to the development of the desired organizational culture
• High work ethic
• Administrative and managerial skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Dynamic individual with high energy levels
• Self-starter
• Multi-cultural sensitivity and openness

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• LLB Degree, LLM Degree in Law strongly preferable.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role in a similar multinational corporate organization or Top private practice law office in Ethiopia, ideally experience in FMCG and foreign investments.
• International experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Language skills: Proficient Spoken/Written knowledge of English and Amharic, preferably also Oromifa.