An established organization is seeking qualified professionals to fill key roles within its legal department. These opportunities provide experienced individuals with the chance to contribute to the development and implementation of effective legal strategies that support institutional goals. The advertised positions include Legal Officer I – Advisory and Senior Legal Officer. Each role requires strong legal acumen, a commitment to professional excellence, and the ability to work within a structured environment that prioritizes compliance, advisory services, and legal representation.
Applicants are invited to review the job descriptions below to understand the specific duties, responsibilities, and scope of work for each available position.
Position: Legal Officer I – Advisory
Experience: Minimum 4 years
Publication Date: 12th August 2025
Closing Date: 26th August 2025
Available Positions: 1
Job Description
The Legal Officer I – Advisory will be responsible for providing accurate and timely legal guidance to ensure that the organization operates within established laws and regulations. This role involves active participation in drafting legal opinions, preparing advisory reports, and offering professional support to management in decision-making processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting legal research and preparing written advisory opinions to guide management on a wide range of legal matters.
- Reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing laws, statutes, regulations, and policies relevant to the organization’s mandate.
- Assisting in the development, review, and interpretation of contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding to safeguard the organization’s interests.
- Preparing briefs and documentation for use in advisory processes and ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
- Offering professional advice on the implications of legal reforms, statutory amendments, and emerging issues in the legal field.
- Supporting the organization in handling matters of corporate governance and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Participating in internal consultations and meetings to provide legal insights that inform operational and policy decisions.
- Maintaining records of legal advisory work, including precedents, case files, and references for institutional use.
- Providing assistance in matters related to dispute resolution, arbitration, and mediation where required.
- Performing any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor to support the smooth running of the legal function.
This position is designed for a professional who can exercise sound judgment, ensure that organizational actions remain legally compliant, and serve as a reliable source of legal knowledge and advice.
Position: Senior Legal Officer
Experience: Minimum 4 years
Publication Date: 12th August 2025
Closing Date: 26th August 2025
Available Positions: 2
Job Description
The Senior Legal Officer will take a lead role in providing comprehensive legal services that support both the advisory and litigation functions of the organization. This position requires advanced expertise, supervisory responsibilities, and the ability to handle complex legal assignments with minimal supervision.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership in drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, and legal documents to safeguard the organization’s legal and commercial interests.
- Offering guidance to junior legal officers and other team members in carrying out legal assignments, ensuring adherence to professional and institutional standards.
- Representing the organization in legal proceedings, negotiations, and external engagements with stakeholders where legal input is required.
- Preparing and reviewing pleadings, submissions, affidavits, and other litigation-related documentation.
- Advising management on legal risks, implications of policy decisions, and strategies for mitigating potential legal challenges.
- Coordinating the preparation of advisory reports and policy reviews to ensure legal compliance and institutional integrity.
- Participating in negotiations with external parties, contractors, and partners, ensuring that agreements reflect the organization’s best interests.
- Monitoring and interpreting developments in national and international legal frameworks relevant to the organization’s mandate.
- Overseeing the preparation of legal opinions, memoranda, and briefs that inform senior management and board-level decisions.
- Ensuring that internal policies, procedures, and operations comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Contributing to the design and implementation of training programs to enhance legal awareness across different departments of the organization.
- Supervising, mentoring, and appraising junior legal staff, while fostering professional growth and capacity development within the legal unit.
- Maintaining accurate records and an updated legal reference system for institutional use.
- Undertaking any other responsibilities assigned by management in line with the mandate of the legal department.
This role requires a professional who can combine technical legal expertise with leadership capabilities to advance the interests of the organization while ensuring compliance and reducing legal exposure.
Closing Statement
These positions represent an opportunity for experienced legal professionals to apply their knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the success of a dynamic institution. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the stated deadline.
