Legal Officer

Reporting to the Group Legal Advisor, this is an exciting opportunity to work for a conglomerate by providing legal assistance in analysing, investigating and counselling in matters covering different aspects of law to various companies within the Group including its expanding property cluster.

JOB PROFILE:

Reporting to the Group Legal Advisor, this is an exciting opportunity to work for a conglomerate by providing legal assistance in analysing, investigating and counselling in matters covering different aspects of law to various companies within the Group including its expanding property cluster. This role will involve drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and managing disputes, ensuring that the Group’s legal and regulatory obligations are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide accurate and timely legal advice to Group companies and departments on various legal issues, including but not limited to corporate law, employment law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Review and interpret laws, regulations, and other legal documents relevant to the Group’s operations.
• Draft and review contracts and agreements, ensuring they comply with local laws, the Group's policies and industry standards.
• Assist in the management of legal disputes, including liaising with external lawyers and reporting on the status of ongoing cases.
• Conduct legal research to stay updated on new and changing laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Promote awareness and understanding of legal issues within the Group.
• Provide training to internal stakeholders on legal matters, policies, and procedures.
• Performing any other cognate duties assigned by the reporting line..

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of the Mauritian legal and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Capable networker with excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple assignments
• Excellent time management and ability to respect tight deadlines
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills with ability to provide practical solutions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

 METHOD OF APPLICATION

If you are an interested applicant or you know any potential candidate who meets the above criteria, kindly forward the CV by post to the HR Manager – Projects & Services, HR department, Beau Plan Business Park, Pamplemousses or call us on: (+230) 204 0808.

 The closing date is the 31^st of March 2025. We thank you for your interest. The Company will only contact candidates whose qualifications match the role. If you don’t hear from us within 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Company reserves its rights not to make any appointment following this vacancy advert.

Terra Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion for all individuals.