Tactical
Advise on legal matters relating to contracts and assist departments in the closure of legal responsibilities to the best interest of the company.
Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the unit's activities.
Continuously assist in reviewing the unit/team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Operational
Liaise with individual departments & divisions and provide advice on legal issues arising from contracts.
Review and vet contracts and legal agreements including memoranda of understanding (MoUs) or agreement (MoAs), letters of intent and other related documents.
Research and proffer opinion on any legal inquiries or issues of a contractual nature arising out of the interpretation and application of contracts and agreements.
Ensure that terms and conditions set out in contractual documentation are legally valid, consistent with the company's policies, rules and regulations, and are in the organisation's best interest.
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