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- Initiate and pursue legal proceedings as required by the Company i.e.,
- prepare writs, defenses, submissions and other pleadings in civil cases both for and against' the Company. Prepare, file and plead cases in Commercial Court in pursuit of amounts owed to the Company.
- Advise on civil matters that should be directed to external counsel. Liaise with and assist external Counsel in the discharge of their obligation .
- File oppositions in matters where title is being passed or property is being encumbered and there are arrears due and payable to the Company.
- Advise on statutory compliance's.
- Research and prepare legal opinions on various civil matters including claims for compensation against the Company.
- Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, as requested.
- Submit all judgments to the Legal Officer supporting the Loss Reduction Division diligently.
- Submit quarterly work reports to Management and the Board of Directors.
- Submit quarterly reports on targets achieved together with an appraisal report to the Chief Executive Officer.
- Cause to be maintained, a database of the status of all court matters involving the Company.
- Represent the Company at Arbitration and Public Utilities Commission hearings
Job Requirements
- Faculty of law English Section.
- Minimum of 7 years Experience As corporate lawyer.
- Ability to Handle & Advice with international Legal matters.
- Experience in review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance,
- Experience in representing the Company at Arbitration and Public Utilities Commission hearings
- Experience in Advising on civil matters that should be directed to external counsel.
- Liaise with and assist external Counsel in the discharge of their obligation to GPL
- Experience in reporting Reports to Management and the Board of Directors.
- Preferred to have experience in listed companies .
- Preferred to have Gulf experience .
- Experience in First line of communication with Client.
- Labor law experience.
- Corporate law experience .
- Must be fluent in English.
