Contract Drafting, Reviewing and Management
● Assisting with drafting routine contracts and agreements
● Reviewing proposed contracts under supervision
● Conducting legal research and analysis and assisting in preparing legal opinions, studies, briefs and reports
● Supporting compliance monitoring activities
● Providing support to University Academic and Business Units on matters relating to relevant legislation and regulations
● Assisting in evaluating the University's legal interests and identifying potential litigation risks
● Liaising with internal stakeholders and maintaining communication records
● Supporting litigation management through file maintenance and tracking progress on various litigation cases
● Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services or Senior Legal Officer from time to time
JUNIOR LEGAL OFFICER
Join our team at the National University of Science and Technology
Position Overview
Qualifications Required
● Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree with at least one (1)
- year post
- qualification experience
● Master of Laws (LLM) will be an added advantage
● Basic litigation and drafting experience or exposure through pupillage/articles
● Interest in Intellectual Property law is essential
Skills & Competencies
● Basic litigation and drafting experience or exposure through pupillage/articles
● Interest in Intellectual Property law is essential
● Experience or interest in working in academic environments is an added advantage
● Candidate must be of mature disposition, reliable, honest and have high ethical values.
● Ability to keep confidential records in a secure and retrievable manner and demonstrate eagerness to learn and develop legal skills.
Key Responsibilities
● Assisting in drafting legal documents and ensuring that contractual documents are legally sound, vetted, reviewed and interpreted
● Supporting the development and implementation of relevant guidelines, procedures and manuals
● Researching key developments and best practices to support policy and legal review
● Maintaining and organizing legal files and databases
● Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services or Senior Legal Officer from time to time
Terms & Conditions
An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details of which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.