Nafasi Ya Kazi :- Senior Legal Specialist At Vodacom January 2025

Job type: Full-time

Role Purpose and Ker Responsibilities
Role Purpose:

The Senior Legal Specialist will be responsible for managing complex commercial transactions, drafting and negotiating supply chain contracts, handling litigation, advising on competition law, and resolving labour relations disputes. This role requires a deep understanding of legal principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments, internally and across Vodacom and Vodafone Group.
Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Transactions: Lead and manage complex commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
Supply Chain Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate supply chain contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Litigation: Oversee and manage litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel, developing litigation strategies, and representing the company in legal proceedings.
Competition Law: Provide expert advice on competition law issues, ensuring compliance with antitrust regulations and handling related disputes.
Labor Relations Disputes: Address and resolve labor relations disputes, including providing legal advice, handling employee grievances, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
Legal Compliance: Ensure the company’s operations comply with all relevant laws and regulations and provide guidance on legal risks and opportunities.
Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
Training and Education: Conduct training sessions for employees on legal topics, including contract management, compliance, and dispute resolution

Qualifications, Core competencies, Knowledge and Experience
A holder of Bachelor of Laws from a recognized university,
A Registered Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and Courts sub-ordinate thereto with no less than 5 years’ experience.
Strong knowledge of commercial law, contract law, litigation, competition law, and labour relations
Experience in handling complex corporate and commercial transactions or projects
High level of computer literacy exceptionally conversant with Word, Excel and Power Point
Excellent negotiation, interpersonal skills and customer and business-oriented approach.
Strong communication skills, fluency in English and Kiswahili and ability to interact with other team members
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar role, preferably in-house in a telecommunication industry or any FMCG or busy corporate legal service-providing law firm.

How to Apply:

This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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