Background

ADMARC (Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation) is a government-owned enterprise in Malawi mandated to ensure national food security and support smallholder farmers through the marketing of agricultural commodities and inputs. It operates an extensive network of depots and markets to stabilise food prices and supply in Malawi.

Purpose of the Job

To provide legal support and advisory services to the Company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Taking minutes of the Board of Directors and its sub-committees as delegated by the Chief Executive Officer/Board;
• Conducting litigation initiated by and against the Company before the appropriate courts in close coordination with the concerned function;
• Providing legal support in drafting and vetting agreements, MoUs and contracts for the Company as and when required;
• Providing legal advice and opinion on legal issues affecting the Company;
• Proactively resolving legal issues and providing solutions to avoid litigation;
• Guiding the Company in interpretation of laws regarding all aspects of the Company;
• Setting up systems to ensure compliance with statutory requirements;
• Evaluating the impact of evolving legal/statutory regulations on the Company’s operations, highlighting the same and contributing to the business planning process;
• Interfacing with relevant parties on behalf of the Company to handle litigation, obtain legal advice and legal services;
• Producing periodic reports.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Law (Honors) Degree from an institution accredited by NCHE.
• Master’s Degree in Law.
• A valid Legal Practitioner’s License
• Five (5) years working experience in a similar position in a busy work environment.

• Taking minutes of the Board of Directors and its sub-committees as delegated by the Chief Executive Officer/Board
• Conducting litigation initiated by and against the Company before the appropriate courts in close coordination with the concerned function
• Providing legal support in drafting and vetting agreements, MoUs and contracts for the Company as and when required
• Providing legal advice and opinion on legal issues affecting the Company
• Proactively resolving legal issues and providing solutions to avoid litigation
• Guiding the Company in interpretation of laws regarding all aspects of the Company
• Setting up systems to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Evaluating the impact of evolving legal/statutory regulations on the Company’s operations, highlighting the same and contributing to the business planning process
• Interfacing with relevant parties on behalf of the Company to handle litigation, obtain legal advice and legal services
• Producing periodic reports

• Legal advisory
• Litigation
• Contract drafting and vetting
• Legal opinion
• Statutory compliance
• Legal research
• Report writing

• Bachelor of Law (Honors) Degree from an institution accredited by NCHE
• Master’s Degree in Law
• A valid Legal Practitioner’s License