Legal Counsel at Global Talent Masters Limited (GTM)

Job Summary:

• Advise on, and ensure adherence to, legislation applicable to the businesses supported in the Region.
• Prepare presentations on various legal topics.
• Input into corporate and commercial transactions.

Contract Management

• Actively manage litigation arising in the Region.
• Manage and liaise with external parties (including outside attorneys) on behalf of the Region.
• Conduct training on new pieces of legislation applicable to the Region.
• Provide legal guidance on the structure of proposed services.
• Draft, review and amend terms and conditions for various services required by the Region.
• Assist with resolution of customer queries referred to the legal department.
• Implement and manage the Legal Compliance Programme for the Region (including preparation of the Risk Registers.
• Prepare reports in respect of the status of contract, compliance and litigation management.
• Ensure that proper archiving systems and policies are in place.
• Coordinate the preparation and publication of newsletters and other communication emanating from regional Legal.
• Liaise with Corporate Legal in the management and implementation of cross-regional projects.
• Manage service delivery KPIs of external attorneys.
• Work closely with the various teams in-country to foster legal compliance and ensure efficient, smooth delivery of legal services within SLAs.

Required Skills

• Drafting of legal instruments
• Analysis and interpretation of legal instruments
• Contract management
• Legal risk management
• Communication both oral and written
• Strong leadership, management and mentoring skills
• Excellent networking and relationship building abilities
• Highly analytical
• Strategic thinker
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Sound written and oral communication skills
• Ability to give advice and influence colleagues and external parties when required
• Ability to deliver training to other colleagues (desirable)
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Education & Experience:

• Law Degree
• At least two-year post articles experience
• Previous experience in the broadcasting and ICT industry would be advantageous
• Excellent command of the English language written and spoken
• Kiswahili and French are added advantage
• Relevant legislation
• Financial/commercial understanding is an added advantage
• Excellent IT skills to navigate various systems