Key Responsibilities
Analyzing and identifying the legal risks and implications of all of the business’s transactions,
Keeping the senior management in all departments of the business informed of developments in laws and regulations that potentially affect the business
S/he is tasked with the implementation of key legal processes that relate to legal drafting, negotiations, and commercial settlement agreements.
Leading in the management of the business resources and budget allocation for the business’s legal activity.
Mentor to key legal department staff, encouraging their professional growth, and grooming them for the occupation of his position in future.
Provide senior leadership across the business with strategic and operational guidance, aiding them in the management of litigation issues such as contract disputes and product liability
Reviewing and providing advice to the business on matters concerning applicable contracts required for operation of the business.
Instruct and assist external legal partners where necessary identifying potential legal risks and assessing the issues impacting legal risk, which ensures that all of the business’s risk management approaches are viable.
Collaboratively work with departmental leadership and key stakeholders across the business in overseeing and ensuring legal compliance across the business, maintaining the business’s integrity both internally and externally (reputational risk).
Work with departmental leadership across the business in identifying and managing potential legal risk
Ensure that there are efficient high impact policies such as anti-bribery and corruption, financial transaction compliance, and so forth
Conducts appraisals for staff;
Performs any other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law from an accredited law school and at least 3 years of working experience in a legal corporate environment
More than 1years experience in a senior position in a commercial organization

Personal Attributes
Ability to identify and remedy complex legal issues without inviting the services of external legal advice
Exceptionally good communication skills (articulate) coupled with good listening and critical reasoning skills.
Must be a result-driven and service-driven individual, must have exceptionally good problem solving skills, be highly adaptable and flexible, work comfortably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, have an ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and meet tight deadlines, be proactive and self-motivated, have a keen eye for detail, and have an ability to remain calm and composed during times of uncertainty and stress.
Must possess exceptionally good leadership skills having ability to influence cross-functional teams towards a unified direction along with the business’s senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.
S/He must also be a likable and relatable individual who is capable of building strong and long-lasting bonds with others. He will be able to inspire trust and confidence in others who will then trust in his insights and judgments and readily follow in his directives.
Good report writing skills
Conflict resolution, persuasion, problem solving, crisis management and decision making skills.
Good presentation skills.

Method of Application
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title and area of preference on the email subject eg. Legal officer – FMCG to jobs@summithrmc.com before close of business 28th August 2020.