Job Summary
The Attorney and Corporate Council represents the company before court of law and pleads cases based on the legal requirements as stipulated in the civil procedure code of Ethiopia and other relevant laws. He/she assists the department manager in reviewing legal documents, advising different departments of the company and in the administration of shareholder affairs.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prepares different kinds of pleadings;
· Represent the company before a court of law and any judicial organ in any litigation;
· Assist the department manager in reviewing legal documents and advising different departments of the company;
· Assist the department manager in the preparation of procedures, manuals and codes of conduct;
· Ensures that all legal documents and files are properly kept;
· Compiles decisions made by a court of law on controversial issues in relation to share companies;
· Assists the department manager in preparing periodic reports;
· Prepare and submit daily and periodic reports on cases assigned to him/her;
· Ensures the legal compliance of shareholder transactions;
· Assists the department manager in the administration of shareholder affairs;
· Perform other duties assigned to him/her;
· LLB from recognized university
· 6+ years work experience as an Attorney or as a Judge in civil benches
· Fluent in both English and Amharic – written and spoken
· Self-initiated and pro-active, and able to work under pressure