The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change supports political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive and prosperous societies in a globalised world. We do this through developing policy and advising governments.
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Provide timely, responsive and risk-based approach to the delivery of legal support to the Africa region and its stakeholders including across contracting, donor and funding arrangements, leasehold arrangements, consultancy arrangements, non-disclosure arrangements, visa and immigration requirements
Identify, assess and inform Legal Counsel, Africa and where relevant leadership of any internal and external legal matters that may impact operations, recommending interim or permanent solutions wherever possible and applicable
Support the Legal Counsel, Africa in the delivery of all services required of the function
Support in the administration of compliance and entity management requirements and responsibilities in the Africa portfolio including in the formation, structuring and operationalisation of the Institute’s foreign branches and subsidiaries
Support in the provision of advice in relation to government procurement and tender processes
Support the Legal Counsel, Africa in the management of relevant external counsel and professional advisors
Where required, conduct KYC checks for new supplier, third-party, counterpart and donor onboarding in accordance with established procedures
Maintain all relevant Africa portfolio data in the global Legal Team’s entity management database and other storage drives
Build good internal and external relationships to support effective delivery
As part of the global Legal Team, support in the design and implementation of global legal processes, policies, ways of working, and legal services delivery projects from time-to-time
Use knowledge and initiative to find solutions to challenges, enabling an entrepreneurial delivery of legal services to the business
Work with other colleagues and teams as a stakeholder in the excellent delivery of business support services to the organization.
Person Specification
We are looking for an outstanding and enthusiastic candidate who has experience working in a junior support role within an in-house or private practice legal environment, ideally across a pan African portfolio. Above all, we are looking for individuals with high levels of enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability and a can-do attitude.
Entry level legal qualification, education, or equivalent experience
Ability to recognise legal and regulatory risks and implement risk management strategies
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills
Ability to be able to understand complex corporate structures
Ability to be able to work independently and manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Business fluency in English. Additional language skills particularly in French and/or Portuguese would be an advantage
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