Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 05 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Description:
Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy Limited (BEMCONSULT) has been engaged by one of its clients, a regulator to assist in the identification and recruitment of a Seasoned
Legal Practitioner.

Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Director Legal and Board Secretary, the Legal Counsel will provide expert legal services, advice, and representation to the Agency, ensuring that all operations are conducted in compliance with the relevant legal framework and regulatory requirements.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
• Draft and file court process to defend the organization
• Commence legal proceedings on behalf of the organization.
• Draft and file court process to defend the organization
• Represent the Agency in litigation or alternative dispute resolutions.
• Interpret judgments and advise Management on action to be taken by the Agency.
• Draft and render legal opinions for decision making.
• Undertake legal research on behalf of the Agency in order to safeguard the interests of the organization
• Draft agreements, legal documents and deeds on behalf of the Agency.
• Review agreements, legal documents and deeds received by the Agency.
• Liaise with the office of Attorney-General to obtain approval of agreements.
• Participate in negotiation meetings with suppliers of goods, works and services ensuring that the objectives of the Agency are attained.
• Maintain a record and copies of all signed agreements and policies.
• Draft Cabinet Memorandum seeking approval in principle, to introduce a bill in parliament.
• Provide input in the development of layman’s draft bills and statutory instruments.
• Provide interpretation of legislation for decision making.
• Advise the Agency on the impact of new laws on organisation’s operations
• Attends timely to all correspondence relating to legal matters
• Manage effectively human and other resources in order to ensure the attainment of the Institutional objectives

Required Skills and Competencies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Well-versed in legal terminology and operations
• Strong understanding of corporate law and legal defense strategies
• Knowledge of current legislation practices
• Excellent Analytical Skills
• Excellent Negotiation Skills
• Crisis management skills
• Critical thinking and multitasking abilities

Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)
• Admitted to the Bar
• Valid Practicing Certificate
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ post qualification work experience as Legal Counsel.
• Valid LAZ Practicing Certificate.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in MS Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com  & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com 
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