Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Job Description

The Company 
A company operating in the sector of construction and public works, working with the State, private companies and international organizations.

As a legal officer, you will be the true guarantor of the company's legal compliance, supporting it in its decision-making in order to protect their interests.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the HR/Legal Director, your mission will be to,

  • Provide advise on dispute resolution procedures
  • Draft legal documents/procedures
  • Carry out procedures on behalf of clients
  • Handle litigation files (litigation, claims, etc.)
  • Carry out documentary monitoring (collection, analysis, etc.)
  • Keep the company informed of new techniques and regulations related to business activities
  • Prepare litigation files
  • Process procedural documents
  • Advise the company within a legislative framework
  • Ensure the legal security of the company
  • Defend the interests of the company during financial and legal operations
  • Draft legal documents
  • Implement debt recovery procedures
  • Guarantee workers' rights
  • Set up the terms of a contract

Requirements
  •  Bachelor / Master's Degree in Law (LLB), HR Management or related
Professional Experience 
  • Four (4) years or more of proven experience in a similar position.
  • Experience in the construction sector is a plus

Skills & Aptitude
  • As a pragmatic and constructive support for operational departments, you know how to work independently and demonstrate initiative
  • Good experience in corporate law
  • Rigorous
  • Negotiator
  • Good interpersonal skills, writing skills
  • Sense of teamwork
  • Good analytical skills
  • Proficiency of the French language is a plus

Employment
  • Fixed-term contract
Department
  • HR and Legal
Direct superior
  • HR/Legal Director
Remuneration
  • Industry standard
Application directives
  • Kindly apply by uploading your recent resume and application letter on this site
  • English speaking applicants should have adequate proficiency in French and resume should be in French format
  • Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Position based in
  • Abidjan
Application deadline
  • 09/30/2024 at 02:00 PM