JOB INFORMATION

Job Title            :    Senior Legal Officer
Division/ Department    :     Legal Department
Section/ Unit     :    Legal
Location            :     Kigali
Reports to         :     Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary
Direct Reports  :     Legal Trainee
Job Grade         :     Level five

Purpose of the job 

The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for execution of the legal aspects of AgDF in order to ensure that the Fund is compliant with the legal and regulatory requirements.

Main responsibilities

• Provide support in implementing legal aspects pertaining to investment management and transactions management.
• Undertake legal due diligence and provide legal advice in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures whilst protecting the interests of the Fund.
• Participate in the review of legal provision of existing rules, and regulations within the Fund and recommend appropriate amendments.
• Provide concise, responsive and practical legal opinions and solutions relating to legal issues of the Fund.
• Prepare concise, practical and effective legal opinions through application of relevant legal principles.
• Provide advice on legal issues related to the administration, interpretation and enforcement of laws pertaining to the operations of the Fund.
• Provide legal input in drafting legal documents including contracts, leases, and agreements as well as ascertaining their accuracy and adequacy.
• Undertake research and analysis on emerging trends in the execution of legal matters related to the Fund.
• Participate in reviewing procedures and recommend mechanisms to improve the effectiveness of legal services delivery within the Fund.
• Undertake legal risk assessment through identifying legal issues and providing mitigating strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide training and guidance to the Legal Assistants in their work.
• Supervise legal Assistants and external counsel providing legal support work for the Fund.
• Participate in negotiations on behalf of the Fund.

Required qualifications, knowledge and experience

Academic and Professional Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Membership to the Rwanda Bar Association is an added advantage.

Experience 

• At least six (6) years’ relevant experience in corporate or commercial.

Competencies

Technical Competencies 

• Experience in corporate law, contract law, regulatory compliance, and other pertinent legal domains related to investment management and investment transactions.
• Demonstrated legal knowledge and experience in various areas including general corporate/commercial, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and other relevant practice fields.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts particularly transactional documents like shareholders agreements, joint venture agreements, financing agreements, and shareholder loans.
• Proficiency in identifying legal issues, assessing risks, and devising practical solutions that align with business objectives.
• Demonstrated capability to negotiate agreements and forge strategic partnerships.
• Familiarity with Rwandan law.
• Experience conducting legal due diligence for investment deals.
• Fluency in English (mandatory), Kinyarwanda (mandatory), French (preferred).

Behavioural Competencies 

• Ability to work autonomously with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Problem-solving mindset and strong focus on results
• Proficient in handling pressure and effectively managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Adept in effective verbal and written communication skills across various levels of people and functional roles.
• Possession of a learning mindset and critical thinking skills.
• High level of analytical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, conflict management and decision-making capability.
• Ability to effectively manage resources.
• Emotional intelligence and diplomatic sensitivity
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships and network.

Key contacts 

Internal 

• Chief Legal Officer
• Junior Legal Analyst
• Investments Team
• Risk Team
• Finance Team
• Internal Audit

External 

• Board of Directors
• External Counsel
• Regulators
• Government Ministries
• Counsel from subsidiarie

Application Process Interested candidates should submit their resume by Friday, 4th April 2025.

Sourcing Servtec is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and any solicitation will result in disqualification 
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