Head of Legal Department & Company Secretary - Guinness Cameroon

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External Job Title Head of Legal Department & Company Secretary - Guinness Cameroon
AutoReqId 32740BR
Function General Management
Type of Job Full Time - Exempt
Country Cameroon
External Job Description
Job Title: Head of Legal Department & Company Secretary– Guinness Cameroon
Department: General Management
Reporting to: Managing Director, Cameroon
Dotted line manager: Regional Counsel Africa Projects & Africa Regional Markets
Category: 11 (Diageo Level 4)
No of positions: 01Contract: Permanent

PURPOSE

· Enable Cameroon Hub to “Beat Plan and Beat the Competition” creatively and ethically
· Act as a catalyst for business development within the regions outside Cameroon by proactively supporting the existing business ventures and proactively and efficiently managing the relationships and contracts with distributors in each market
· Ensure the Function’s activities are prioritised and the Function is staffed internally and externally to maximise Cameroon’s business objectives and performance.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

· Master University Degree in business law or related field.
· 5 - 10 years post qualification experience as a lawyer

ACCOUNTABILITIES

AsHead of Legal Department, you should be able to:

· Consistently act as a highly effective legal and business adviser. Stay particularly close to the GM, Regions’ Managers and the other Functional Heads.
· Embed functional best practice in all parts of Cameroon Hub. Ensure Compliance at all levels in the way the business is conducted within the Cameroon Hub territory
· As primary counsel to the Managing Director, provide proactive strategic, commercial and legal input to the MD and his leadership team. Review current processes and ways of working with the aim to embed proactive and commercial legal support for the company, agree any recommendations with the MD and implement necessary change.
· Company Secretariat duties include ensuring that Guinness Cameroon Board and General Meetings are properly called, held and minuted,all Registers are up to date and filings are made, and monitoring Boards’ representation in companies were Diageo olds minority shares
· Effectively manage and mentor all direct reports
· Prioritise and evaluate the best use of internal and external legal resources.
· Select and agree terms of business with external lawyers.
· Work closely with the Diageo Legal Function to take advantage of appropriate functional experience and support.

CAPABILITIES

You will need to have:

· Formal legal qualifications and training as required by law to work as a legal practitioner in Cameroon.
· Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in both English and French
· Strong commercial law background especially in the negotiation and documentation of commercial contracts relevant to Guinness Cameroon’s business and giving advice in relation to marketing, sales and promotion activities
· A good working knowledge of the following legal areas – product liability, IP, employment, antitrust and the responsibilities of a Company Secretary
· Strong, analytical, drafting and negotiating skills
· Open and outward looking attitude
· Strong interpersonal / communication skills
· Ability to work confidently and stand ground with more senior managers
· Strong commercial and pragmatic approach
· Strong coaching and leadership skills
· Ability to impact and influence upwards

Guinness Cameroon,whichis ISO 9001/2008 and ISO 22000/2005 certified, is committed to meritocracy and inclusivenessand will not unfairly discriminate in recruitment, training, career development and promotion on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, marital status, disability, religion or belief and age

Interested candidates should apply mentioning the subject.
APLICATION
All applications to be made through the website:didates should please load in their CV and covering letters.
CLOSING DATE

19.06.12

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