LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER 1408 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced, self-motivated and results oriented individuals, to fill the above position within a leading Financial Services Group.

Summary of Key Duties & Responsibilities

LEGAL ADVISORY • Review legal documents and Render legal opinion to the Group and its Subsidiaries. • Review legal documents horn external panics and provide legal advice on legal implications. • Provide recommendations to Business Units on strategic corporate decisions of a legal nature.

CONTRACT RISK MANAGEMENT • Manage and Negotiate contracts. • Review agreements involving the Group and its Subsidiaries. • Maintain records of contracts entered into by the Group and as Subsidiaries. • Provide legal opinion on contracts to protect the interests of the Group and its Subsidiaries.

LEGAL POLICIES REVIEW • Draft legal policies and procedures to guide the Group and its Subsidiaries on legal issues. • Review legal policies in line with developments within the legal system. • Obtain necessary approvals for the policies.

LEGAL DISPUTES MANAGEMENT • Attend to any legal action for or against the Group and its Subsidiaries. • Engage attorneys and give instruction on how to handle claims against the Group and as Subsidiaries. • Provide guidance on any legal documents served on the Group and its Subsidiaries.

CORPORATE GORVERNANCE • Provide input on annual reports. • Advise on changes within the legal system. • Review terms of reference of Board Committees. • Update company documents.

COMPANY SECRETARIAL • Ensure publication of AGM notices. • Seek necessary approvals of publication of AGM. • Record Board and AGM minutes for the Group and its Subsidiaries. • Prepare Board resolutions and matters arising from previous board meeting,

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• 6 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, all obtained within no more than two sittings, preferably passed with a symbol ‘B’ or better and • At least 2 ‘A’ level passer • A 4 year Bachelor of law Honours Degree from a reputable University. • Law Society of Zimbabwe affiliation. • At least 5 years’ experience in a Corporate Law environment. • High level of confidentiality .• Good attention to detail .• Good time management .• Good interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work well in a team

Applicants should email their applications together with certified copies of certificates of academic and professional qualifications and a detailed Curriculum Vitae, including contact telephone numbers to: [email protected] no later than Thursday 7 February, 2019.