LEGAL AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS MANAGER – Printflow 97 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position that has fallen vacant in the organization. The incumbent will be based in Harare and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
⦁ To secure legal compliance for the company in all aspects of its business operations by ensuring that best practices are adopted, guidelines are complied with, and that the activities of the company complies with the company’s Business Principles, legal policies, all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
⦁ To provide legal counsel and advice to the Business in an integrated service, to pro-actively scan for legal risks in order to identify, avoid, mitigate or manage them and to be responsive to legal trends that may affect the business.
⦁ Ensure that all key company contracts are legally compliant, properly documented, executed and recorded for safekeeping and thatthe company’s interests are adequately safeguarded.
⦁ Provide advisory services on issues that relate to the legal and regulatory framework and liaise with relevant regulatory bodies as required.
⦁ Proactively ensure compliance in all areas of laws and regulations affecting the company’s business operations.
⦁ Be actively involved in potential litigation and ensure thatthe company’s interest is protected.
⦁ Liaise with external counsel(s) on behalf of the company as required and manage the relationship efficiently.
⦁ Advise and assist management as appropriate in negotiations with third parties and in concluding settlements.
⦁ Maintain good relationships with government authorities and agencies that are relevant to the company’s business interests and which are within the remit of the legal department.
⦁ Performdutiesof Company Secretary to the Board of Directorsand Management.
⦁ Be a member of the Due Diligence Team on all the procurements done by the organization.
⦁ Manage legal implications of consumer complaints.
⦁ Work closely with the Directors, informing them of any restrictions and responsibilities imposed on them by the company’s Articles of Association.
⦁ Provide detailed practical support and guidance including relevant corporate governance guidelines. ” Communicate regularly with the board.
⦁ Arrange board meetings and prepare and circulate agendas, minute taking, prepare shareholder communications.” Provide members with proposed written resolutions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
⦁ Bachelor of Laws Honours degree (LLB Hons)
⦁ Minimum of three (3) years’ experience preferably in the commercial sector
⦁ A postgraduate professional qualification in the legal field
⦁ Ability to coordinate contracts in a highly sensitive environment
⦁ Excellent communication skills
⦁ Good analytical skills
⦁ Good written communication skills
⦁ Computer literacy