HEAD OF LEGAL SERVICES

MAXCOM AFRIKA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Advertisement Code No: MA/2014

Maxcom Africa Limited is an ICT Integration Company owned by native Tanzanians based in Dar es Salaam. Maxcom is among companies vetted by the Commission of Science and Technology (COSTECH) and operates under the commissions ICT incubator (Dar Teknohama Business Incubator -
DTBI). Maxcom Africa Ltd vision is to facilitate the transformation of African economy from cash based to electronic wallet based economy and increasing access and use of financial transactions over wireless networks. Maxcom Africa Limited provides and equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment regardless their race, colour, gender, religion, age or disability. The company seeks to appoint dedicated, self motivated and highly organized and qualified candidates for
different positions within Tanzania.

3. HEAD OF LEGAL SERVICES (1POST)
Job purpose: Provide legal and commercial advice and direction in relation to all aspects of the
business direction of the company and to liaise closely with the Chief Operational Officer and to
advice on the strategy and development of the business.
Responsibilities
• To contribute to the business’ objectives through providing first class legal and commercial
advice on the contractual relationships underpinning the company’s business.
• To implement, commercial, legal and contractual strategies for the business which are consistent
with the long term interests of the company.
• To highlight risk issues where relevant, and to seek ways to mitigate risk through innovative
solutions.
• To take overall responsibility for the effective management including drafting and negotiation of
a large volume of contracts across the range of the company’s activities.
• Acting as the first contact point for the sales teams in obtaining commercial instructions on
specific deals and working with the Head of to ensure the deals are compliant;
• Ensuring the sales teams are aware of the company’s commercial, legal and governance policies;
• Working with the Director to formulate the best deal terms for key sales agreements;
• Evaluating, advising and executing agreements to an agreed level
• Deputizing for the Controller Legal and Rights when requested;
• To take overall responsibility for the negotiation and drafting of service level agreements with
other subsidiaries/divisions
• To ensure that legal documents comply with all current legislation, regulations and best practice
within the legal profession.
• To identify and deliver business process improvement initiatives related to the legal and business
affairs effort.
Requirements
• Bachelor Degree in LAW from recognized institution.
• A minimum of 3 years working experience in legal affairs department.
• Excellent knowledge of the Tanzania law, intellectual property and competition law and a
working knowledge of regulations
• strong contract drafting skills
• excellent negotiations skills

HOW TO APPLY:
Interest candidates must attach the following:
(1) Application letter (Specify the position or/and Region and advert code number MA/2014)
(2) Current Curriculum Vitae with three referees include from your previous employer.
Uncompleted application will not be considered. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Applicants are invited to submit their application letters and resumes via email only to:recruitment@elitecareers.co.tz
CLOSING DATE FOR THESE APPLICATIONS IS: October 4th, 2014.

Source: Daily news of 22 September 2014