Junior Legal Officer

Job Title

Contract Drafting, Reviewing and Management

Company/Organisation

National University of Science and Technology

Position Overview

Join our team at the National University of Science and Technology

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with drafting routine contracts and agreements
• Reviewing proposed contracts under supervision
• Conducting legal research and analysis and assisting in preparing legal opinions, studies, briefs and reports
• Supporting compliance monitoring activities
• Providing support to University Academic and Business Units on matters relating to relevant legislation and regulations
• Assisting in evaluating the University's legal interests and identifying potential litigation risks
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and maintaining communication records
• Supporting litigation management through file maintenance and tracking progress on various litigation cases
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services or Senior Legal Officer from time to time
• Assisting in drafting legal documents and ensuring that contractual documents are legally sound, vetted, reviewed and interpreted
• Supporting the development and implementation of relevant guidelines, procedures and manuals
• Researching key developments and best practices to support policy and legal review
• Maintaining and organizing legal files and databases
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services or Senior Legal Officer from time to time

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree with at least one (1) year post qualification experience
• Master of Laws (LLM) will be an added advantage
• Basic litigation and drafting experience or exposure through pupillage/articles
• Interest in Intellectual Property law is essential

Skills & Competencies

• Basic litigation and drafting experience or exposure through pupillage/articles
• Interest in Intellectual Property law is essential
• Experience or interest in working in academic environments is an added advantage
• Candidate must be of mature disposition, reliable, honest and have high ethical values.
• Ability to keep confidential records in a secure and retrievable manner and demonstrate eagerness to learn and develop legal skills.

Terms & Conditions

An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details of which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details of which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.