legal officer

Description de l'annonce:

Ekuity Capital formerly known as the Tunisian-Kuwaiti Consortium of Development (CTKD), was established in 1976 as a joint venture between Kuwait Investment Authority (’’KIA’’) the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Kuwait, the Tunisian Government and the Tunisian private sector in order to promote the Tunisian hospitality and tourism sector.

Headquartered in Tunis, the company’s initial core business consisted of the management of the Abou Nawas Hotels. Over the last couple of decades, the company expanded its activities and is now considered one of the largest diversified investment institutions in Tunisia. Ekuity Capital has currently significant ownership interests in a portfolio of over 20 companies.

Overview:

Ekuity Capital is seeking to hire a highly motivated Legal Officer to join its Legal department. 

Key Responsibilities:

§  Draft, interpret and review legal documentation for business transactions.

§  Manage end to end legal contracts and agreements.

§  Draft corporate documents ( minutes, subscription forms etc.)

§  Coordinate with the company’s external legal advisers for consultations

§  Coordinate & follow up with external legal advisers on litigation & preparation of case files

§  Maintain relationship with external parties involved with legal procedures (lawyer, court bailiff, etc.)

§  Get involved with the legal department and lawyers to take out the best practice for litigation management.

§  Prepare and update properties’ files of the company.

§  Ensure that legal administrative procedures are carried out in a timely manner.

§  Undertake legal research when requested.

§  Liaise with relevant departments on legal matters.

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

§  Bachelor or Master’s degree in private law or other law specialization from a leading university.

§  3+ years of legal experience ideally in a law firm.

§  Knowledge in private law.

§  Knowledge of Tunisian regulatory law.

§  Knowledge of corporate law regulations and procedures.

§  Ability to draft contracts, minutes, legal reports, memos, briefings, presentations & other documents as needed.

§  Technical understanding of the company’s business and operations and attention to details.

§  Exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

§  Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and carry out multiple tasks/cases simultaneously while maintaining deadlines.

§  Excellent oral and written communication skills in Arabic, and French and good level of English.

§  Excellent command of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Power Point, Word & Excel).

Start Date:As soon as possible

Location:Lac 2, Tunis