JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the management of all legal risks across the Company, ensuring
legal and regulatory compliance and to provide effective company secretariat
function.
The intended
candidate will head the company secretary Unit within the Company which entails
dealing with complex legal instruments and contracts. He or she will also
manage the litigation portfolio and will also manage a number of risks across
the Company.
PRINCIPAL
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Perform a strategic role to the executive management and the Board as a
secretary to all meetings and ensure proper and accurate records of the
proceedings are kept.
• Provide prompt and effective legal advice across the company
• Manage a sizable team of in-house legal counsel as well as external legal
counsels contracted by the Company
• Attend to court cases and specifically manage litigation risks
• Manage secretariat function in order to ensure that it contributes to the
strategic goals and operational efficiency of the organization.
• Manage other legal functions i.e., contracts, legal and regulatory
compliance) and processes.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislations and the regulatory environment, and
take appropriate actions to communicate and adopt them in TANESCO to ensure
compliance.
• Promote proactive and constructive management of company secretary unit by
developing appropriate strategic objectives that support TANESCO corporate
objectives
• Assist in execution of contracts on behalf of the Company by contributing
effectively in the business processes redesign and policies review.
• Custodian of the Company Seal and legal documents.
• Ensure proper utilization of resources (human capital, financial and other
Company assets) within the Unit in order to support Corporate Business
sustainability.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University
• Master’s Degree in Law/Business Administration
• Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania.
• 8 years working experience 3 of which in Senior Managerial Position
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
Contract of three (3) years – renewable based on performance.
Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applicants should submit a detailed application letter, clearly stating why you
should be considered for the position, and how you will add value, a detailed
curriculum vitae, and copies of certificates you wish to use in supporting your
applications, three referees and two (2) passport size photographs to the
address shown below. Deadline for receiving applications is 15th March, 2016
Applicants must
clearly show their complete address including mobile telephone numbers and
email addresses. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
TANESCO LTD UMEME PARK UBUNGO
P. O BOX 9024
DAR ES SALAAM
