Legal Counsel at Afrihood Development Company

Description

• This role is in the Legal Services Department of Afrihood Development Company and reports directly to the Managing Director

In House Counsel:

• Serve as Company Secretary
• Negotiating, writing and executing agreements and contracts on behalf of the company
• Register, perfect land titles and sundry
• Advising on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different deals
• Researching and anticipating unique legal issues that could impact the company
• Reviewing advertising and marketing materials to ensure that they are in compliance with legal requirements
• Responsible for all legal, statutory and policy matters of the company

Business Development:

• Research, Survey and Facilitate the Acquisition of viable lands and properties for Afrihood
• Curate Strategies with the Executive Board for the growth, sales of the Company’s product and services and for the company’s efficiency in operations and delivery
• Making Sales Pitch of the Company’s product and services to potential Clients via formal presentations, live broadcasts on social media, on traditional media and outdoor campaigns
• Recruit, coach and manage affiliate members, allocate resources and monitor performance
• Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments

Administration:

• Handle all correspondence and mails addressed to the company on every channel
• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
• Manage entire organization’s human resource
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate business operations
• Manage schedules and deadlines
• Monitor inventory of business supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints
• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation
• Organize and supervise other business activities (training, meetings, event planning etc.)
• Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of law practice experience
• Demonstrated experience working in a managerial role
• High level of discipline and integrity
• Prompt and effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Organized, strong attention to detail, and process-oriented
• Energetic and flexible
• Reliable, independent, and able to juggle multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to work well under pressure and without supervision
• Proficient with Microsoft office tools
• Proficient with digital alternatives in Business Administration