Legal Specialist

• Review analyse draft and negotiate contracts in conjunction with the user and sponsor departments to protect the interests of and meet the business requirements of the Group.
• To provide accurate and business-oriented leqal advice to the company and its subsidiaries.
• Assist in contract disputes and settlements in liaison with Procurement Finance and User and other Legal Departments.
• Assist in any legal disputes (including but not limited to customer complaints employment issues and other criminal/legal issues) in liaison with User and other Legal Departments (as applicable).
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 6 years of job-related experience
  
• Must be qualified as a lawyer in a recognised jurisdiction
• Must have work experience in a law firm or dedicated legal environment.
  
• Qualified in a common law jurisdiction.
  
• Fluent English speaking and writing skills
• Strong legal drafting skills.
  
• Excellent knowledge in contract and commercial negotiation relating to service and product agreements.
• Ability to understand complex vendor contracts.
• Proficiency in MS Office package particularly MS Word.
• Keen eye for detail and strong presentation skills.
• Proven track record of handling complex issues and negotiation.