Jobs at Resource Intermediaries Limited

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the corporate secretarial matters for the company.
• Review and prepare agreement and other documentation.
• Structuring, drafting and negotiating various transactional agreements, including license agreements, joint development agreements and professional services agreements.
• Reviewing and negotiating of large scale commercial contracts.
• Providing oversight of the Company’s contract administration processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and other internal Company policies.
• Evaluating new business partnerships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Providing general legal advice on day to day operational matters.
• Providing legal advisory and recommendations on industry best practices on the company’s relationship with its investors, partners, customers, suppliers, employees etc.
• Leading engagements with third party legal advisers and advising executive management team on transactions.
• Guiding management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations in the industry

Requirements & Skills

• Company secretarial experience, corporate commercial expertise and litigation experience.
• A generalist knowledge on all aspects of commercial and corporate law.
• Knowledge of labour law and corporate affairs is essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal support/supervision.
• Superior oral and written communication.
• Ability to produce/review quality legal drafts.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to situations with speed and efficiency.
• Ability to work well with various business functions across different topics.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• An excellent communicator and a great team player.
• Compliance oriented, good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management, task prioritizing, and ability to multitask.

Qualifications:

• LLB in Law with strong academic credentials
• 5 years legal experience

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and articulate a clear vision and strategic plan for the Research Institute.
• Implement policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead the preparation and submission of grant proposals.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of research projects.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation and collaboration among researchers and teams.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards and research integrity.
• Develop methodologies to ensure research methods are consistent, accurate, and reliable.
• Analyze data using statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, R, or SAS to identify trends and patterns.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities from various sources, including government grants, private foundations, and industry partnerships.
• Develop and manage the institute's budget, efficiently allocating resources.
• Lead collaborative efforts with other institutions to drive business development.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a diverse team of researchers and support staff.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes creativity and productivity.
• Oversee research staff, including recruiting, mentoring, and training new employees, and maintaining a thriving work environment.

Qualifications:

• M.Sc. in a related field, such as Statistics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Economics, or Sociology. A Ph.D. degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in research methodology, data analysis, and project management.
• Strong proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, SAS, or R.
• Proficiency in qualitative software (i.e., NVivo or ATLAS) is also an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting complex data to senior management.
• Experience supervising research staff and fostering a positive work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate results.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) publications in high-impact journals.