Legal Counsel at Grand Cereals Limited

Purpose Statement:

• The role ensures that the organization's operations align with legal and regulatory frameworks.

Key Accountabilities

Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide expert legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and contractual matters.
• Ensure adherence to industry-specific regulations, including environmental laws, health and safety standards, and labor laws.
• Monitor changes in legislation that may affect the company and advise on necessary adjustments.
• Assist in identifying, analysing, and evaluating legal risks and developing risk mitigation strategies to protect the company's, assets, and stakeholders' interest respectively.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, distributors, and other third parties to safeguard the company's interests.
• Ensure that all contractual agreements comply with legal standards and company policies.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

• Manage legal disputes including overseeing litigation processes and coordinating with external counsel when necessary.

Intellectual Property Protection

• Safeguard the company's intellectual property by managing trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
• Address issues related to counterfeiting and unauthorized use of the company's products or branding.

Corporate Governance & Secretarial Duties

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and support the organization in adhering to best practices.
• Assist in providing a full spectrum of company secretarial services to the company,Board and shareholders

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB); Master of Laws (LLM) is an added advantage.
• Admission to the bar in relevant jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability

• Strong knowledge of commercial, contract, labor, and regulatory law.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Business-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in working in cross-functional teams and global environments is a plus.

Tools/Systems

• Microsoft Office Applications