Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB)
DUE: 17 NOV 2024
LEGAL OFFICER
The above-mentioned vacancy has arisen within TIMB, and applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position.
The successful candidate will be based at TIMB Head Office.
REPORTS TO: COMPANY SECRETARY
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviewing and providing legal advice on Memorandum of understanding and contracts.
- Providing legal protection and risk management advice to management, especially on contract management.
- Reviewing and advising management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures through Legal Compliance Audits,
- Conducting regular compliance audits of departments to continuously monitor compliance with Statutory Obligations and Principles of Good Corporate Governance.
- Assisting in ensuring the Board’s conformity to both intemal and external legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Drafting and reviewing all contracts or any other documentation to which the Board is set to commit itself and assessing the legal implications that need to be brought to the senior management’s attention.
- Provide concise legal support and advice relating to the conduct of the Board based on sound legal principles;
- Review, draft and provide legal advice on the adequacy of legal documents for management concerning third party contracts.
- Provide instructions for various litigation matters affecting the Board and ensure the best strategy is employed by external service providers in handling the litigation.
- Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management meetings.
- Attending management meetings in the absence of the Company Secretary.
- Preparing and submitting quarterly Corporate Governance reports to the Company Secretary for review and consideration.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in laws honours (LLBS) Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Minimum of 2 years of commercial experience of which one (1) should be in providing legal services.
- Results oriented
OTHER REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCES
- Customer Service Orientation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaboration
- Organizational Awareness
- Attention to detail
TO APPLY
INTERESTED? Submit certified copies of academic qualifications and detailed CV addressed to [email protected] not later than 17 November 2024 clearly indicating in block letters the position in the subject line, that is, “LEGAL OFFICER”. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of candidates. NB: TIMB is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.