Legal Services Officer (re-advertisement)

ADMARC Limited Company was established as Statutory Corporation in 1971 under Chapter 67.03 of the Laws of Malawi. The Act was repealed in 2003. Following that, ADMARC was incorporated as a Limited Liability Company, under the Companies Act. The repeal saw ADMARC Limited becoming a non-subvented Statutory Corporation, but with Government being a major shareholder with up to 99% shares.

The Board of Directors of ADMARC Ltd resolved to overhaul ADMARC Ltd by Corporate restructuring. The Board approved new structures for ADMARC Ltd with new skill sets to take the new ADMARC forward. All employees were retrenched.

ADMARC Limited, a Statutory Corporation in Agricultural Marketing, is looking for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions:

Legal Services Officer

Reporting to Legal Service Manager

Grade AL 5 based at Head Office – Re-advertised

Purpose of the Job

To provide legal support and advisory services to the Company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in taking minutes of the Board of Directors and its sub-committees as delegated.
• Conducting litigations initiated by and against the Company before the appropriate courts in close coordination with the concerned function.
• Providing legal support in drafting and vetting of agreements, MoUs and contracts for the Company as and when required.
• Providing legal advice and opinion on legal issues affecting the Company.
• Proactively resolving legal issues and providing solutions to avoid litigation.
• Guiding the Company in interpretation of laws regarding all aspects of the Company.
• Assisting in setting up systems to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Evaluating the impact of evolving legal/statutory regulations on the Company’s operations, highlight the same and contribute to the business planning process.
• Interfacing with relevant parties on Company’s behalf to handle litigation, obtain legal advice and legal services.
• Producing periodic reports.