To lead the legal function within the Malawi Operations function in Africa through the provision of legal counsel and advise to the origin for an Int'l Tobacco Co. Manage the interactions with the external counsel while achieving corporate/commercial objectives in a manner that ensures compliance with legislation & adequate management of legal risk. The position is based in Lilongwe.
The role objectives are:
Provide legal advice to local team and manage internal and external counsel, under supervision of the Legal Counsel for HQ.
Drafting, revision and/or negotiation of commercial contracts, including sale and purchase, service, supply, consulting, real estate, licensing, confidentiality, employment and i/c loan agreements.
To participate in working groups regarding daily and critical issues and/or strategic projects in order to challenge and improve the business.
Management of local legal claims and liaision with external counsel,
Review BAP's and MEMO's for local entity,
Keep current knowledge of applicable laws & regulations.
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