LEGAL ASSISTANT REF:VDS/04/04/25 – 1 POST

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Providing legal advice and support to management and various departments on corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Monitoring legal developments and recommending necessary policy or procedural updates.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements and legal documents to protect the organization's interests.
• Ensuring that all contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining an organized record of legal documents and contracts.
• Assisting in handling legal disputes and litigation matters involving the organization.
• Conducting legal research to support decision-making and risk assessment.
• Ensuring intellectual property, data privacy, and other corporate assets are legally protected.
• Assisting in organizing and documenting board meetings and resolutions.
• Developing awareness programs on key legal issues affecting the organization.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law LLB from a recognized institution.
• At least one year experience in a similar position in the public or private sector.
• trong understanding of corporate law, contract law, labour law, and regulatory frameworks.
• Certificate in computer packages from a recognized institution.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.