BIOS Engineering & Trading PLC is an Information & Communication Technology (ICT) business firm that provides a wide range of IT products and services to various institutions and enterprises that support them automate, modernize & digitalize their business operations with established partnership with giant ICT companies worldwide and pool of specialized staff engineers, and broad technical expertise
Job Summary:
The Junior Legal Advisor will provide legal support across the company’s operations, focusing on contract review, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and risk mitigation. This role is ideal for a recent law graduate or early-career professional seeking hands-on experience in corporate law.
Key Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
1. Contract Drafting & Review:
Assist in negotiating and drafting agreements (e.g., NDAs, vendor/supplier contracts, licensing, and partnership agreements).
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
2. Regulatory Compliance:
Research and advice on relevant regulations (e.g., data privacy, consumer protection, industry-specific standards).
Support compliance audits and risk assessments
3. Intellectual Property (IP):
Help protect company IP (e.g., copyrights, trademarks, patent applications).
Review third-party licenses for compliance risks
4. Corporate Governance:
Assist with corporate filings, board resolutions, and maintaining legal entity records
Dispute Resolution:
5. Collaborate with external counsel on litigation or breach of contract cases.
Draft legal notices or settlement agreements as needed.
6. Legal Research & Training:
Monitor changes in laws and summarize implications for internal teams.
Conduct training sessions for employees on legal topics (e.g., contract basics, compliance).
Monitor changes in laws and summarize implications for internal teams.
Conduct training sessions for employees on legal topics (e.g., contract basics, compliance).
About You
Qualifications & Skills:
Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB from a recognized Ethiopian university
Master’s degree or relevant certifications is advantageous
Experience: 2+years in legal roles. Preferably in corporate or commercial law.
Familiarity with contract law and regulatory frameworks.
Basic understanding of data protection laws.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Basic understanding of legal research tools (e.g., Ethiopian Legal Information Institute – EthiopianLII)
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to translate legal jargon into clear language.
Detail-oriented with multitasking capabilities.
Leadership: Exceptional people management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Analytical Skills: Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities. while fostering a productive and legally sound workplace.
SALARY – Negotiable but Attractive