Job Description
Legal Jobs, Jenge Village Jobs.
Position Overview
JENGE Village is recruiting an experienced Senior Legal Associate to provide strategic legal oversight, quality assurance, and advanced legal services to our members. This part-time role requires a seasoned professional with at least 5 years of experience who can mentor junior associates while ensuring legal excellence, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide regular oversight to Legal Associates.
- Review legal documents, contracts, and advice for accuracy, completeness, and risk mitigation.
- Conduct quality assurance on legal research, drafting, and client deliverables.
- Develop legal templates, precedents, and standard operating procedures.
- Mentor and train Legal Associates on legal analysis, drafting, and best practices.
- Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts and agreements.
- Handle sophisticated legal matters requiring advanced judgment and expertise.
- Provide legal advice on business transactions, restructuring, and corporate matters.
- Advise on employment law issues including contracts, policies, and dispute resolution.
- Manage compliance programs and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide mitigation strategies.
- Handle escalated legal issues and provide solutions to complex problems.
- Coordinate workflow distribution among Legal Associates.
- Advise on intellectual property strategy, protection, and enforcement.
- Draft and review shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and governance documents.
- Liaise with external counsel, courts, and regulatory bodies.
- Provide guidance on data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity compliance.
- Support business development by advising on legal market trends and complex mandates.
- Advise on dispute resolution strategies and manage litigation support.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of progressive post-qualification legal experience.
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.
- Admitted to the Bar with active practicing certificate in relevant jurisdiction.
- Proven supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Advanced legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Expert knowledge of Commercial law, Corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong risk assessment and management capabilities.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Outstanding communication and client advisory skills.
- Experience managing complex legal matters and transactions.
- Ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Laws (LL.M) or specialized legal qualification.
- Experience in corporate/commercial law practice.
- Specialized legal expertise (employment, IP, tax, real estate, technology law).
- Experience in multi-jurisdictional matters.
- Qualified as a Notary Public or Commissioner for Oaths.
- Training or mentoring certification.
- Experience with client relationship management.
- Published legal articles or thought leadership.
- Experience with legal technology solutions.
How to Apply
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