Are you a legal expert with a passion for compliance and regulatory work? Dangote Group Tanzania Limited is looking for a Senior Legal Officer to join their team in Mtwara. This full-time position is critical for ensuring that Dangote Cement (DC) Tanzania remains compliant with legal and regulatory standards, while managing legal risks associated with the business. If you have a strong legal background and experience in the cement or mining industry, this could be your ideal role.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Senior Legal Officer, your main responsibilities will include:
Legal Case Management: Review cases against the company, assess their merits, and select suitable law firms for defense, including negotiating terms of engagement and securing approvals.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure timely filing of statutory reports, renew licenses, and maintain permits by working with relevant departments.
Contract Drafting: Review and draft contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and provide legal advisory services as needed.
Governance: Identify and address any outstanding governance issues, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
Intellectual Property: Register and monitor trademarks and other intellectual properties, protecting the company's assets from infringement.
External Counsel Liaison: Act as the primary contact for external counsel, manage relationships, and oversee litigation cases.
Litigation Monitoring: Maintain a database of all litigation cases and related documents, manage legal exposure, and ensure proper representation in disputes.
Additional Duties: Support the Head of Department with other legal responsibilities as required.
Requirements:
To qualify for this role, you must have:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) with a Call to the Tanzanian Bar and membership of the Tanganyika Law Society.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years of post-call work experience, preferably in the cement manufacturing or mining industry.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Tanzania’s legal compliance regime, corporate governance laws, and industry-specific regulations and challenges.
Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills, alongside excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Benefits:
- Personal Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training and Development Opportunities
How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications and are eager to take on this exciting challenge, please apply by submitting your application as per the provided mode of application on the Dangote Group Tanzania Limited platform.
Don't miss this chance to be part of a dynamic and growing team in one of Tanzania’s leading industries!
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