Senior Legal Specialist responsible to manage and provide corporate legal services as in-house counsel in the Legal team and endeavour to provide an effective link between the team and internal and external stakeholders in all legal matters.
Job Responsibility
Key accountabilities;
Working in collaboration with all levels of management to guarantee availability of valid and appropriate contracts for all areas of business.
Negotiate, draft, and review all contracts and other legal documents in the Division in line with Company Delegation of Authority
Timely provision of legal advice and support to the Company pertaining to various business issues as and when needed.
Overseeing execution of contracts in line with legal and regulatory policies and procedures.
Representing the company in courts and other dispute resolution mechanisms.
Managing all disputes and litigation involving the Company and ensure availability of records and relevant reports.
Ensuring legal policies and procedure are in place and updated to confirm with company legal requirement.
Carrying out any other duty as may be assigned by the Company
Managing consumer complaints and provide feedback to the Tanzania Regulatory Authority (TCRA) and the Bank of Tanzania (BOT)
To provide appropriate link management between the Legal Division and the internal and external stakeholders
Core competencies, knowledge, and working experience
Very good knowledge of legal concepts, techniques, and principles
Experience in handling complex corporate and commercial transactions and or projects
High level of computer literacy exceptionally conversant with Word
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer and business-oriented approach
Strong communication skills, fluency in English and Kiswahili, and ability to interact with other team members
Outstanding ability to apply knowledge of Law and advise Management accordingly.
Effective Contract Management Skills
At least three years’ experience in the telecommunication industry or any FMCG or busy corporate legal service-providing law firm
Technical/professional qualifications:
A holder of Bachelor of Laws from a recognized university,
A Registered Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and Courts sub-ordinate thereto for not less than 5 years’ experience.