LEGAL ASSISTANT –  TIMB 252 views

VACANCY 

 TIMB Vacancy Notice – Legal Assistant

For Livelihoods. For Sustainability.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

The above-mentioned vacancy has arisen within TIMB, and applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position. The successful candidate will be based at TIMB Head Office.

REPORTS TO: COMPANY SECRETARY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing legal protection and risk management advice to management, especially on contract management.

• Reviewing and advising management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures through Legal Compliance Audits.

• Conducting regular compliance audits of departments to continuously monitor compliance with Statutory obligations as well as Principles of Good Corporate Governance.

• Assisting in ensuring the Board’s conformity to both internal and external legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Drafting and/or reviewing all contracts or any other documentation where the Board is set to commit itself and assessing legal implications that need to be brought to the senior management’s attention.

• Provide concise legal support and advice relating to the conduct of the Board based on sound legal principles.

• Provide instructions for various litigation matters affecting the Board and ensure the best strategy is employed by external service providers in handling the litigation.

• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management meetings.

• Capturing all Board Resolutions for submission to the parent Ministry and Corporate Governance Unit.

• Preparing and submitting quarterly Corporate Governance reports to the Company Secretary for review and consideration.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Laws Honours (LLBS)

• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations

• Minimum of 2 years of commercial experience, of which one (1) should be in providing legal services

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/ COMPETENCES

• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act

• Knowledge of Public Procurement and its regulatory requirements

• Interpersonal skills.

• Tobacco Industry Awareness

• Attention to detail