Job Details

Job ID: 95766

Country: Zambia

City: Lusaka

Professional area: Legal

Contract type: Permanent

Professional level: Experienced

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Title: Legal Manager

Country: Zambia

Location: Lusaka

Professional area: Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Contract type: Permanent

Professional level: Experienced

Reporting to: Legal Director

Legal Manager

The position exists to advise the business on all legal and regulatory matters affecting the business as well as a broad range of commercial matters. The position plays a key role in the legal team, including advising on tobacco legislation, regulatory and competition law matters as part of the team. The aim is to achieve corporate and commercial objectives in a compliant manner by appropriate monitoring and management of legal risks within the entity.

Position:

As the Legal Manager supporting the entity with legal, compliance and regulatory matters, you will:

• Assist the Head of Legal by concentrating on all legal matters, whether complex regulatory issues, corporate governance, restructurings or disputes, litigation and arbitration.
• Provide solutions and/or business oriented legal advice across the full range of business activities where legal input (of all types) is required.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Develop and provide training programs, precedents, guidance notes and updates for commercial management and other employees.
• Conduct legal compliance and verification audits.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in law (LLB Hons) and a member of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ).
• A minimum of 3 years post admission experience.
• Proven experience on advising in commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
• Strong communication, decision-making, inter-personal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in oral and written English.

What to expect:

Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including a unique family leave policy. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor.

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now! Applications close on Friday, 30 August 2024.

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.