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:
- Draftng 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
- compliance with the Tobacco industry laws,
- Workplace regulations and iaWs in general
- Liaising closely with the heads of subsidiaries to identify legal service requirements for smooth delivery of legai 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 (6) 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 analyticai skills;
- Relationship management skills and ability to lead and work with teams.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements shouid send their applications together with Curriculum Vitae with three traceable
referees to:
The Human Resource & Administration Offlcer
(Corporate)
AHL Group Plc
P.O. Box 40035
Kanengo
LILONGWE 4.
Closing date for receiving applications is 7th November, 2022.
AHL Group Plc is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. As such, all interested persons who meet the desired criteria are encouraged to apply.