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Commercial Legal Council

Diageo

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Legal Services

Law

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3 years

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2019-12-11

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2019-12-15

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Overview

Welcome to the Diageo world of exciting possibilities, a world of celebrating life every day, everywhere.

Diageo is a truly global organisation with over 28,000 talented people and a presence in 180 countries. Across our 21 markets, our brand portfolio represents our biggest strength, and our biggest passion.  Be it our global giants, local stars or reserve brands we use our vision, creativity and courage to drive the growth of our products worldwide.  We invent strong brands for today and for the future; upholding the quality of our products and taking personal accountability for both the history and for the future of our brands. 

We have more than 6,500 people working with Diageo in Africa: our Africa businesses account for over 20% of Diageo workforce worldwide. In all that we do, we seek to bring out the best of our Diageo values and release the ‘spirit of joy & community’ which is alive across the African continent. In Africa we create wealth both directly through our operations and indirectly through our broader value chains where we support development and growth in partnership with businesses and communities.

Thirteen of our production sites in Africa are in water stressed areas; so much of our focus is on managing water use in our operations effectively and reducing water poverty in surrounding communities through our pan-African Water of Life programme. Since its launch in 2006, we have brought safe drinking water to around 10 million people.

We are committed to our vision of being ‘the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer goods company. To be a part of Diageo is to be a part of history – and to have the unrivalled opportunity to make your own mark in history. 

Accountability

  • Function as a highly effective legal and litigation expert and stay particularly close to the Head of Legal
  • Make significant contributions in ensuring that all the department’s internal and external stakeholders receive excellent service delivery thereby ensuring that the legal department effectively partners all the functions in META to close cases in a timely manner.
  • Ensure effective support is given to the business on all cases that have been open as well as on all litigation cases that are open
  • Ensure full adherence and management of the compliance agenda of the business in line with the Diageo polices and procedures

Job Requirements

Qualification and experience required

  • Qualified to work as a legal practitioner in Ethiopia, and/or a civil law country
  • At least 3+ years experience in a business company preferably in a multinational setting
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic. Has LL.B from accredited institution
  • Speaking Oromiffa will be advantageous
  • Strong commercial law background especially in the negotiation and documentation of commercial contracts
  • Strong, analytical, drafting and negotiating skills.
  • Open and outward looking attitude.
  • Strong inter-personal/communication skills.
  • Ability to work confidently and stand ground with more senior managers.
  • Strong commercial and pragmatic approach.

How to Apply

Please follow the link below to apply:


https://diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Diageo_Careers/job/Sebeta/Commercial-Legal-Council_JR1031182

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