Senior Legal Officer at Dangote Group Limited

Senior Legal Officer
On-site DCP – Operations Full time SLO-TZ-09/2024
Mtwara, Mtwara Region, Tanzania, United Republic of
Overview Application

Senior Legal Officer at Dangote Group Limited September 2024

Job Summary:
Description
Provide general and specialized legal support services to DC Tanzania in
liaison with Legal Department DCP HQ through the Regional Counsel.
Ensure
that DC Tanzania is compliant with the legal and regulatory
requirements of the operating environment and legal risks to the
business are controlled and mitigated.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Review
  cases filed against the company, appraise merits/demerits of the cases,
  defense available (if any), profile suitable law firm that will defend
  the company, negotiate terms of engagement, and obtain approval to
  instruct the law firm accordingly.
• Ensuring timely filings of
  statutory reports and returns in liaising with relevant Departments and
  Units and renewal of licenses and permits.
• Review and drafting of contracts and Service Level Agreements.
• Providing legal advisory services to business as may be requested.
• Appraise
  and identify outstanding governance issues for the companies;
  Liaise/engage professionals to ensure that appropriate steps are taken
  to comply with the laws.
• Registration/dissolution of companies
  upon request; Registration of trademarks and other intellectual
  properties; monitoring for infringement and liaising with professional
  advisors to ensure protection of the marks.
• Oversee the extraction and collation of relevant materials to facilitate the preparation of legal reports.
• Act as companies’ primary liaison with external counsel (where required) and ensure effective relationship management.
• Participate in the appointment/selection of DC Tanzania external counsel/ solicitors.
• Monitor
  litigation cases, manage the organization’s legal exposure and ensure
  adequate representation is provided for DC Tanzania.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing regulatory dispute resolution submissions and advise on regulatory matters.
• Oversee
  the development and maintenance of a database of all litigation/
  dispute resolution cases and their associated documents.
• Carry out any additional duties as assigned by the Head of Department as needed

Read Also:

• NEW TANZANIAN JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 2024 (1,475 POSTS)

• CHECK SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY ABROAD CLICK HERE!
• Download Your National ID (NIDA) Number  Here | Download NAMBA NA KITAMBULISHO CHAKO CHA NIDA. BONYEZA HAPA! 
• PAST PAPERS ZA DARASA LA 7 MPAKA FORM SIX | NECTA AND MOCK EXAMS 1988 – 2019. CLICK HERE! 
• Free
  CV Writing and Download, Cover/Job Application Letters, Interview
  Questions and It’s Best Answers plus Examples. Click Here!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL. B) and Call to Tanzanian Bar and membership of Tanganyika Law Society.
• Relevant post graduate degree or professional qualifications.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant post-call work experience and maximum of ten (10) years post-call work experience.
• Basic
  understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and
  legislations relating to the cement manufacturing and/or mining
  industry.
• Good knowledge of Tanzania’s regulatory compliance regime.
• Sound and up-to-date knowledge of corporate governance laws, issues, trends, etc.
• Knowledge, understanding and ability to interpret complex legal issues and proffer sound legal advice.
• Diplomacy and good interpersonal relationship skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.

Benefits

• Personal Health Insurance
• Pay Off Time
• Training and Development

MODE OF APPLICATION: