Rusumo Power Company Limited Corporate Secretary/Legal Counsel Jobs in Rwanda
Rusumo Power Company Limited Corporate Secretary/Legal Counsel Jobs in Rwanda
Brief DescriptionThe Regional RUSUMO Falls Hydroelectric Project is located at RUSUMO Falls on the KAGERA River which forms the border between RWANDA and TANZANIA.
Power production facilities are located entirely on the right bank of the KAGERA River in TANZANIA, while the Switchyard is located on the left bank of the River KAGERA in RWANDA.
Objective
The objective of this assignment is to employ a suitably qualified Corporate Secretary/legal counsel Provide general advice and counsel on corporate, legal, business and employment matters;
Job Description
Provide general advice and counsel on corporate, legal, business and employment matters;
Preparing and analyzing contracts and other legal documents related to the operation and maintenance of RRFHP and corporate governance of RPCL;
As a Corporate Secretary, prepare various meeting minutes and resolutions of the Board and maintain the Board Books;
Legal liaison between Company and various Outside Legal Counsel;
Periodic reviews and audits of corporate documents, processes and procedures to ensure ongoing legal compliance;
Maintaining and defending the
Company intellectual property portfolio;
Maintaining in-house legal records and databases
Represent the company’s interest with respect to disputes with any of the three shareholder governments and various ministries.
On immigration, import/export issues, leases, tax and labor laws applicable in each country of concern.
Education and Skill Requirements
University Degree in Law and licensed to practice law in one of the three partner countries (Rwanda, Tanzania, and Burundi) and able to receive certification to practice law in other partner countries as required;
10+ years of experience as in-house counsel; Experience working as a corporate secretary is an advantage;
Excellent research, writing and communication skills;
Organized and able to manage time efficiently;
Ability to work independently with little direction;
Ability to use independent judgment and critical thinking;
Working Conditions
Must be able to work under extreme pressure and in emergency situations
Languages
Thorough knowledge of English/French, and/or one of the regional languages is an added advantage
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Rusumo Power Company Limited Corporate Secretary/Legal Counsel Jobs in Rwanda
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