The Role Summary

The Attorney & Corporate Counsel provides legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights and obligations of the company. He/she represents the company to customers, suppliers, competitors, and government agencies on legal and shareholder affairs. The Senior Attorney and corporate counsel plead cases and represent the company before a court of law. He/she prepares pleadings based on the legal requirements as stipulated in the civil procedure code of Ethiopia and other relevant laws. He/ she assists the department manager in formulating policies, procedures, and manuals, reviewing legal documents, advising different departments of the company, and in the administration of shareholder affairs. He/she provides legal services to the different business units of the company. The incumbent makes legal risk assessments with a view to proactively ensuring legal compliance and avoiding/minimizing legal risk.

Result areas & Responsibilities

Legal risk and compliance

• Give effective, business-oriented legal advice to the different business units of the company.

• Draft and review commercial contracts.

• Draft and review policies, procedures, and manuals.

• Proactively assess and manage legal risk and offer practical and creative solutions to the different business units of the company.

• Ensure the company’s compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Keep abreast of legislative changes.

• Provide subject matter expertise and training on a broad range of legal matters to the different business units of the company.

Well-prepared legal pleadings and litigation

• Initiate and pursue legal proceedings as required by the Company i.e., prepare statements of claims, defenses, submissions, and other pleadings both “for and against” the Company

• Prepares pleadings based on the legal requirements as stipulated in the civil procedure code of Ethiopia and other relevant laws

• Prepare, file, and plead cases in court in pursuit of amounts owed to the Company.

Commercial registration and business licensing

• Responsible for the issuance and renewal of licenses, product certifications, registrations, and intellectual property rights.

Job Requirements

The Incumbent:

 This role is positioned at the managerial level and requires: -

• LLB degree in law from a reputable university.

• Six years of experience as an attorney and corporate counsel in share companies.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;

• Technical legal skills and experience in legal compliance management, litigation & advocacy, structuring and drafting commercial contracts and other legal memos, legal writing and research, management of IPRs portfolio, legal training, management of share transfers and transactions, client relationship management, etc.

While working with us, you will be entitled to a wide range of employee benefits, such as medical insurance, comprehensive insurance, and annual, and other financial and non–financial rewards.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is March 13, 2023. Qualified applicants should submit their applications through THIS LINK

References will be taken, and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Habesha’s HR Policy. Habesha Breweries S.C. operates within an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experiences required.