Job Description
- Manage the risk of all Bolloré & associated companies in Southern & East Africa Region (SEAREG) through effective
support to the SEAREG Country Managers and/or Country Legal Managers concerning contract negotiations with
customers, suppliers & service providers, agents and other 3rd parties (“contracts”); claims management (litigation
& non-litigation) and mitigation of risks through appropriate insurance cover where possible.
- Oversee the Corporate Secretarial function of all Bolloré & associated companies in SEAREG, ensuring that all
secretarial matters are compliant and up-to-date.
- Ensure implementation of and compliance with all Compliance policies and procedures of the Bolloré Group.
- GENERAL COUNSEL;
- Provide legal opinions as and when required.
- Ensure compliance with relevant global and local laws & regulations.
- Perform audit
- CONTRACTS
- Provide regular internal training concerning contractual issues / clauses in standard trading terms and bespoke contracts.
- Provide support to ensure risk mitigation of all contracts of Bolloré, including but not limited to:
- Contract drafting, negotiation and review (customers, suppliers & service providers, agents, 3rd parties
- Tender reviews.
- Highlight all important risks
- CLAIMS & LITIGATION
- Manage and support on all claims, disputes and litigation arising within the USA
- Provide guidance, consider alternate approaches, etc.
- COMPLIANCE
- Ensure the awareness of the Compliance program of the Bolloré
- Ensure Compliance Committees have been established
- Ensure proper completion of all risk / due diligence questionnaires received from customers
- Reporting
- Ad-hoc reporting as required from time-to-time.
REQUIREMENTS
• 5 + years’ experience in the legal corporate environment.
• Computer proficiency: Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Good attention to detail.
• Methodical and thorough approach to work.
• Organized and able at juggling tasks and prioritizing.
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation
- Generous benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance & disability.
- Discretionary bonus
- Paid time off / Holidays
- Career advancement
Bollore Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.