BDS Center for Development Research Senior Legal Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

BDS Center for Development Research Senior Legal Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 199615

Category: Legal Location: Addis Ababa
Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: Negotiable

Job Description

Company Background

BDS Center for Development Research (BDS -CDR), is one of the leading consulting firms in the country in areas of development research and multi-disciplinary consultancy services.

BDS-CDR is currently striving to keep the public informed with its research findings believing that these works will help expedite the development efforts of our nation.

BDS-CDR believes that our current strong state is the outcome of long years of professionalism and commitment of our staffs, past and present. We have a pool of competent professionals and also work in partnership with scholars across the country and abroad.

BDS-CDR seeks to recruit a Senior Legal Officer to provide legal guidance, expertise and support in a range of fields including contracts, organizational and corporate law, labor laws to deliver high quality, result-oriented and efficient legal service to our company.

General Tasks, Duties and Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Represents BDS-CDR on all matters before the court

Assists in representing the company before arbitrary and other tribunals or administrative proceedings, including disciplinary cases

Required to prepare various legal reports on the cases handled

Analyze relevant national /regional legislation that is related to BDS-CDR work/services

Prepares and validate different contractual agreements and the negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes in the context of justice matters

Advise the executives and employees on changes to the laws affecting the company

Prepares a variety of legal documentation, consult various sources and prepare different policy papers or prepare background papers, studies, reports, legislative texts and commentaries

Advises BDS-CDR on the ways to avoid legal issues from arising and prevent litigation that may impact the company’s activities and proffering solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences and approaches

Examine and take actions if staff members does not comply with the law

Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations and provides legal advice on human resources and other matters

Maintain and update current knowledge of alterations in legislation and legal processes etc.

Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.) and creating relations of trust
Counsel

executives in a variety of legal topics (National, labor law, partnerships, ventures, finance, diversification etc.)

Ensure the company fills out and submits all its legal paperwork to the concerned authority

Contribute significantly to broader organizational objectives based on their involvement and responsibilities for policy/procedural review, continuous improvement, research & development and stakeholder focus

Ability to present and explain statements of facts and law, and to argue clearly and logically both orally and in writing

Provide effective crisis and dispute management solutions in the times of need

Required to deal with lawyers and other law personnel to discuss about cases

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Law from recognized University , +4 years of direct experience as senior legal officer

Additional experience in HR, Finance and Property management is a plus

Technical and Other Skills

Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures

Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation

Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies

Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information

Multitasks, analytical thinker and enthusiastic

Maintain the best interests of BDS-CDR in mind

Excellent written and verbal communication

Exceptional negotiation skills

Knowledge of all applicable laws, rules and regulation

Ability to maintain confidentiality

High attention to detail

Ability to prepare complex legal documents

Proficiency in all Microsoft office applications

Ability to use e-government technologies

High degree of professional ethics and integrity etc.

How to Apply

Candidates who are interested and fulfil the requirements shall submit their ONLY application/motivation letter along with their updated CV via email at career@bdscdr.com by clearly marking the position title on the subject line.

OR

In person to the following address.

BDS-Center for Development Research

CMC, around 200 meter from St. Michael Church towards Megenagna Road

In the building where Oromia Cooperative Bank and Lion International Banks are located, 8th floor

Tel: 0116 47 95 17/0116 479778

Closing date of application: ten/10/ working days from the date of announcement

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Please do not send your applications if you have already applied for this post previously.

Only candidates who are invited for exam and interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

BDS Center for Development Research Senior Legal Officer Jobs in Ethiopia