Our
client in the food industry (Edible Oil Manufacturer) that operates in over 80
countries is looking for a Corporate
& Legal Affairs Manager who
will be located in Kinshasa DRC.
Key
Responsibilities
- Review
and provide legal advice on tender documents.
- Review
ongoing cases and advice management accordingly.
- Liaise
with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been
identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
- Provide
legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract
management.
- Review
and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and
procedures.
- Review
and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they
are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
- Review
progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external
lawyers.
- Formulate
compliance check-lists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that all
information required is provided accordingly.
- Continuously
monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management
accordingly.
- Prepare
monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management
meetings.
- Review
all contracts or any other documentation where the Company has committed
itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the
executive management's attention.
- Communicate
with internal and external stakeholders at the unit level, including
associates, government/regulators, non-governmental organizations,
academia, key opinion formers, and communities.
- Drive
communications, public relations, community affairs, and corporate social
responsibility activities in alignment with corporate policies of the
group.
- Contextualize
internal and external communication as appropriate.
Requirements
- A
minimum of five to eight years of relevant professional activity,
preferably in Africa
- Experience
in building and managing relationships
- A
combination of private and public sector work experience
- A
proven record of cross-group collaboration.
Qualifications
- Minimum
of 5 year studies at university in the areas of law, economics,
communications, political science, international affairs or equivalent is
strongly preferred
- Education
in public administration (preferred)
- Excellent
written and spoken English, French would be an added advantage
Disclaimer: Candidates who do not meet the minimum
requirements stated above need not apply
If
you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of
your current and expected remuneration to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com
Only
qualified candidates shall be contacted.
All
applicants must send scanned copies of their pay slips and testimonials as part
of the application.
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