BGI is a large-scale brewery and beverage production wing of Group Castel, operating in over 53 countries. Since 1998, BGI Ethiopia PLC has been operating in the production and distribution of beer, wine and other beverages. BGI owns five breweries including the iconic St. George Brewery in Addis Ababa, the Kombolcha Brewery, the Hawassa Brewery, Zebidar Brewery and Maychew Northern Brewery, producing 3.6 million Hectoliters of beer (bottles and draft) annually.

The Senior Attorney pleads cases and represents the company before judicial and quasi-judicial organs. The position holder prepares pleadings based on the legal requirements as stipulated in the civil procedure code and other relevant laws before a court of law in Ethiopia.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare draft pleadings including petitions, defenses and other pleadings as required by the Ethiopian Civil Procedure Code
• Conduct investigations and research to support cases including gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
• Represent the company in oral litigation and witness examination before judicial and quasi-judicial organs
• Conduct and follow up court proceedings until a final decision is rendered on the case
• Open execution files and follow up the effective execution of court judgments rendered in favor of the company.
• Conduct research on the causes for the legal cases and make recommendations on remedial actions
• Coordinate and follow up the documentation and retrieval of court case files

Job Requirements

• Legal Drafting
• Advocacy
• Research & Analysis
• Oral Communications
• Bachelor’s degree in Law