Legal Manager - Africa at Fosad Consulting

Job Purpose

• Playing a managerial role where oversees the legal representation of the business on all legal matters for Central and Southern Africa.
• The Sr Manager Legal also takes a leading role, alongside the Head of Legal, in determining the legal direction and strategy of the business.

Job Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents
• To provide a high-quality legal service to all internal customers
• Maintain compliance with all relevant laws and regulations across the business
• Provide legal advice on all relevant legal matters
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
• Manage communication with external counsels if required and monitor the work being carried out by them
• Attend and represent the company at meetings
• Research documents and case history to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedures
• Work and behave in a professional manner and to the highest standards of the profession
• Participate in the growth and development of the department
• Treat all information about the Company and its business as confidential
• Keeping up-to-date with changes in the law
• Supporting internal procedures and systems of the company including filing cases/case management, as required
• Performs other related duties

Experience / Skills Required

• Minimum education level Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputed and accredited university with membership of UK or US Bar.
• Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.

Required experience:

• 10 - 15 years of experience in the same field, preferably within multinational Companies; out of which is 5+ years in a corporate legal environment.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a Technology and Intellectual Property or a payments services business is a must.

General Skills:

• Excellent Level of English language reading, speaking and drafting
• Advanced level/skills in handling Microsoft Windows Excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Good communication skills, result-oriented as well as detail-oriented, be flexible and welcoming to change
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines, have exceptionally good problem-solving skills, and possess and ability to remain calm and composed during times of uncertainty and stress.