LEGAL OFFICER – Croco Holdings 147 views

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Legal Officer – Croco Holdings

CROCO HOLDINGS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LEGAL OFFICER – CROCO HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified persons to fill in a vacancy that has arisen in the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the Groups compliance with corporate governance best practice and legal and regulatory standards.

• Researching and anticipating unique legal issues that could impact negatively or pose a legal risk to the Group.

• Referring files of matters requiring legal advice and litigation to external lawyers and providing appropriate instruction guided by the Group.

• Facilitate representation of the Group in court on matters involving it in conjunction with external lawyers.

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, annual, and other reports on all legal issues.

• Drafting contracts and Memoranda of Understanding and any legal agreements entered into by and between the Group and stakeholders.

• Ensuring that all contracts entered into by the Group are legally compliant.

• Review of all company legal documents.

• Assess company liabilities and risks and make recommendations.

• Advising company on all legal compliance.

• Keeping records and minutes of the company.

Applicants must possess the following qualifications and attributes

• Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Degree from an accredited tertiary institution.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal professional.

• Registration with the Law Society of Zimbabwe is a prerequisite.

• Excellent legal drafting, oral and written communication skills.

• Ability and tenacity to work with Government and other stakeholders.

• Following areas will be a distinct advantage:
  a) Attention to detail
  b) Negotiation, drafting and review of contracts
  c) Knowledge of labour law