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Legal Officer at AHL Group Plc

  • Full Time
  • Lilongwe, Malawi
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  • Salary: 000

AHL Group Plc

AHL Group Plc is inviting applications from suitably qualified, highly motivated and interested candidates for the position of Legal Officer tenable at its Head Office in Lilongwe.

Position Function
The successful candidate will report to the Legal Services Manager and will be responsible for provision of legal advice, ensure regulatory compliance and represent the Company and its Subsidiaries in all Courts in Malawi

 

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Amongst other duties, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

    • Drafting Court documents and representing the company and its subsidiaries in all Courts of law;
    • Providing legal advice to the Group and its subsidiaries;
    • Drafting and reviewing facility documentation, tenancy agreements, contracts and other legal instruments;
    • Reviewing cases and providing sound legal opinions, advise and recommend appropriate legal solutions;
    • Regulatory compliance and ensuring compliance with the Tobacco industry laws, workplace regulations and laws in general;
    • Liaising closely with the heads of subsidiaries to identify legal service requirements for smooth delivery of legal solutions.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

    • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Degree from an accredited University.
    • Admitted to practice Law in the Supreme Court of Malawi, High Court and Courts Subordinate thereto;
    • Possession of a valid legal practitioner’s licence.
    • At least five (5) years post admission experience
    • Demonstrable experience of providing effective legal counsel
    • Demonstrable experience in handling litigation.

Attributes and competencies

    • High integrity and ethical conduct;
    • Sound business acumen, resourceful and a lateral thinker;
    • Ability to analyse and solve complex problems to achieve the correct outcomes;
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to clearly present complex situations;
    • Excellent trial advocacy skills;
    • Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework of the tobacco industry;
    • Excellent legal research and analytical skills;
    • Relationship management skills and ability to lead and work with teams

Method of Application

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements should send their applications together with Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees to:

The Human Resource & Administration Officer (Corporate)
AHL Group Plc, P.O. Box 40035, Kanengo, LILONGWE 4