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Legal Affairs Specialist

Job description

Legal Affairs Specialist carries the following roles and responsibilities:

Assist in the process of drafting new Legal and regulatory Instruments needed by the Ministry to achieve its mandate;
File existing Legal and Regulatory instruments that legislate and regulate activities in the public investment Sector, for ease of reference;
Conduct legal research, develop policies and amend laws & orders for the effective and efficient public investments and privatization;
Advising on general business law issues and managing the legal issues of all areas of the Ministry;
Conduct legal research and participate in the development and amendment of laws and orders related to business to ensure conducive business environment;
Draft and review contracts that define working relationships between the Ministry and Service Providers as well as suppliers;
Providing legal advice and support on a wide range of legal activities;
Prepare Cabinet Papers/notes and related policy briefs for Cabinet approval;
Ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the supervisor;
Perform any other work-related responsibility as assigned by the supervisor.

Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legislative Drafting3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legislative Drafting1 Year of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Law with Diploma in Legal Practice1 Year of relevant experience

Integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Capacity for legal research and analysis in complex areas of law
Knowledge of substantive law and legal procedures
Experience in legal advisory
Experience in legal drafting and negotiation
Knowledge in civil litigation management
Collaboration and team working skills
Resource management skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
Analytical skills;