Job responsibilities

* Providing General legal support and advice on a wide range of issues; * Drafting Contracts, MoUS, analyzing and reviewing laws, orders, instructions, regulations, rules of procedure relating to RDB activities; * Work with legal analyst in preparing judicial or extra judicial legal action on behalf of RDB. Receiving summons and being responsible to prepare rebuttal pleadings for RDB; * Work with legal analyst in liaising with lawyers and the attorney General's Office on litigation concerning RDB; * Give legal opinions on the management of user department 's issues including but not limited to recruitment , contracts and termination of contracts; * Proposing and carrying out necessary trainings intended to uplift the level of legal compliance within RDB; * Representing RDB in judicial and extra judicial proceedings (Upon accreditation by the Rwanda Bar Association); * Representing the Division in internal and external meetings, conferences, etc under delegation by supervision or any other hierarchical official; * Any other related assignment as may be directed by superior(s).

Qualifications

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    Master's Degree in Law

    1 Years of relevant experience

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    Bachelor's Degree in Law

    3 Years of relevant experience

Required certificates

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    having a Diploma in Legal practice or a Diploma in Legal Drafting is an added advantage.
Required competencies and key technical skills
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    Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage
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    Strong command of written and spoken English;
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    Flexibility, team player, able to multi-task, and get things done as expected;
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    Excellent knowledge of public and administrative laws, corporate laws, contract drafting and intellectual property regulatio
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    Excellent interpersonal skills, detail orientated, proper communication and presentation skills;
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    Strong knowledge of Rwanda's legal procedures, policies, laws, regulations and judicial systems;
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    Proven ability in analyzing and handling various legal issues
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    Strong negotiation skills with high professional and ethical standards;
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    Ability to handle complex legal cases, navigate the judicial system and draft various contract
Psychometric Languages
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    English
Psychometric Domains
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    Time management

    Competence / Skills

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    Clear and Effective Communication

    Communication skills