Legal Adviser at Michael Stevens Consulting

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on a diverse range of assigned issues and other areas of specialization using multiple research sources; select relevant material, analyze information and present findings for internal review.
• Advise the Chief Executive, Directors, Heads and other staff on the organization’s underpinning legislation, and other international and domestic laws affecting the organization’s operations.
• Draw up agreements and contracts with a variety of external organizations and stakeholders partnering with the organization and participate in the contract negotiation process.
• Monitor the implementation of the legal clauses of contracts and draw up the formalities for the amicable settlement of disputes which may arise during contracts implementation.
• Review the company’s legal documents and existing contracts to check for compliance with internal policies and procedures and report any form of noncompliance identified.
• Take full responsibility for the conduct of litigation on behalf of the organization.
• Draft assessments and recommendations for the organization in terms of internal disciplinary and administrative proceedings.
• Understand and communicate the legal risks involved in carrying out certain organizational processes.
• Provide advice on the legal effects of policy proposals across the organisation.
• Take part in and facilitate training and education of staff, on relevant legal responsibilities and evidential issues.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years work experience in a similar role.
• First Degree in Law.
• Relevant experience in Contract Administration is an added advantage.

Person Specification:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and a track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.