Job Title: Lawyer - Legal Advisory & Litigation (full or part time)

Job description

Legal Advisory and Client & Counsel Coordination

• Provide expert legal opinions on corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory, property, and civil matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including MoUs, service agreements, employment documents, supplier contracts, and client engagement agreements.
• Monitor legislative developments and advise clients on evolving legal and regulatory frameworks within Rwanda.
• Liaise with banks, government agencies, Rwanda Development Board (RDB), tax authorities, and regulatory institutions on behalf of clients.
• Draft board resolutions, maintain statutory registers, and file documents with RDB or regulatory bodies.
• Maintain and manage client files, correspondence, and case logs in an organized manner.
• Coordinate with external advocates, notaries, and counsel to ensure efficient case management.
• Provide timely responses to client inquiries, both in-person and via digital platforms.
• Provide support as a Company Secretary or legal liaison in corporate governance matters.
• Other legal tasks assigned by Company.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Conduct litigation support, including drafting pleadings, motions, court submissions, and case strategizing.
• Represent clients in civil, commercial, criminal, labor, and regulatory proceedings—before courts, tribunals, or during mediation/arbitration.
• Oversee execution of judgments and follow-up with court bailiffs or enforcement agents.

Legal Research & Compliance

• Research law and regulation regarding Chinese investors for specific investing project in Rwanda and other East African Countries.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and provide risk assessments for client operations.
• Prepare legal opinions and trainings on compliance and regulatory obligations to management and clients.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university;
• Have a Rwandan national and registered member in good standing with the Rwanda Bar Association.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience practicing law in Rwanda, with substantial litigation and advisory background.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting legal documents, negotiating contracts, and advising on complex legal matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills in English and Kinyarwanda; French proficiency is a plus.
• High ethical standards, professional integrity, and attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal skills to build trust with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize multiple cases effectively.
• Excellent written and oral in English, able to Speak Chinese is a plus.

How to Apply:

Please send us your application to chris516@126.com with the Subject line of job title.No later than 18 th August 2025