The Legal Assistant will work in Legal department. Will report to and work under the supervision of the Legal Manager.
The Legal Assistant will mainly be responsible to handle the following tasks.
Provide legal advice on non-complex legal issues
Draft/Review non-complex procurement contracts and other legal documents
Conduct legal research on cases and legal issues. And, gather pertinent legal information as required from time to time.
Handle non-complex legal cases and procedural matters at governmental authorities
Monitor, study and develop written summaries of draft and enacted legislations, regulations, industry guidelines, business journals and other relevant publications.
Notarize legal documents at public notary office, handle business license renewal and update
Assist with the administration and management of legal department workflow.
Draft/Review non-complex procurement contracts and other legal documents
Conduct legal research on cases and legal issues. And, gather pertinent legal information as required from time to time.
Handle non-complex legal cases and procedural matters at governmental authorities
Monitor, study and develop written summaries of draft and enacted legislations, regulations, industry guidelines, business journals and other relevant publications.
Notarize legal documents at public notary office, handle business license renewal and update.
Assist with the administration and management of legal department workflow.
Job Requirement
Self motivated and one who aspires to prove himself/herself in the current role to earn promotion to higher positions in legal department and to grow with the Company.
Education and Major requirements
At least Bachelor degree in law
Experience Requirement
At least two years of experience working in the legal field; familiar with south Sudan law, Djibouti law or Eritrea Law.
Language Skill
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic. Skills in other languages is also advantageous, especially French.
Skills or Certificate Requirements
(1) Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills
(2) Ability to understand and interpret laws & legal documents
(3) Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
(4) meticulous attention to details
(5) Ability to work independently and as part of a Team
(6) Excellent written and verbal communication skills
(7) Proficient in Microsoft Office
Other requirement
Self motivated and one who aspires to prove himself/herself in the current role to earn promotion to higher positions in legal department and to grow with the Company.
