Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 02, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Legal Affairs Officer
Level:4.III
Job description
• Collect and keep in records all laws, decisions related to jurisprudence in the area of complaints of interest to the institution;
• Analyze files to ensure legal compliance;
• Provide practical legal opinions to ensure that the appropriate legal approach is taken on arising matters in accordance with existing laws;
• Provide legal advice on tender documents;
• Review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly;
• Review and advise the management on legal compliance of internal policies and procedures;
• Ensure proper recording of all legal documents and precedents where the institution was involved;
• Negotiate contracts;
• Draft contracts and get them signed by concerned parties;
• Communicate signed contract to all concerned parties;
• Preserve all documents relating to the contract (negotiation minutes….);
• Monitor contract execution to ensure contract closure, extension or renew;
• Provide legal advice on contract disputes settlement;
• Draft legislative instruments (Laws and regulations, MoU);
• Ensure proper legal compliance on documents produced within the institution with legal implications;
• Work closely with parliamentary commissions to speed up the adoption of legal provisions in process;
• Work closely with other Institutions including the Office of Attorney General by providing necessary information on legal issues involving the institution;
• Represent the institution before the court in case he/she is entitled to do so;
• Attend regular coordination and validation meetings organized by the Ministry of Justice and other Institutions;
• Carry out legal research and highlight potential problems that may engage the liability of the institution;
• Propose new amendments and revision of existing legal instruments related to the mission and mandate of the institution;
• Initiate new legal instrument drafting if necessary;
• Perform any other task assigned his/her supervisor related to his/her responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Law
0 Year of relevant experience
• Advanced Diploma in Legal Drafting
0 Year of relevant experience
• Advanced Diploma in Legal Practice
0 Year of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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