Key accountabilities and decision ownership 
• Ensure full compliance by the company with all internal and legal obligations in terms of Mozambican law;
• Negotiate and draft agreements, coordinate its sign off process, undertake statutory alterations, including public deeds of alterations;
• Deal with public and governmental institutions in order to obtain licences and necessary official documents;
• Proactively participate in reviewing legislation that affects the business;
• Coordinate litigation issues with courts and external council.      

Core competencies, knowledge and experience
• Excellent drafting skills;
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written in English and Portuguese;
• Good interpretation of legislation an eye for detail to provide sound legal judgment;
• Ability to multitask, work independently with minimum supervision and have strong commitment to ensure deliverables are met in timely manner;
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualified working experience in corporate law, contracts negotiation and business agreements and arrangements.

Must have technical/professional qualifications
• Law degree (LLB);
• Registered with the Bar Association (OAM).

Key performance indicators
• Aggregate volume of legal work is sped up and/or reduced;
• Decreased and more consistent organization risk profile;
• Legal costs remain at level appropriate for business.