About the jobJob SummaryOur client, a market-leading industrial group, is looking to hire Head of Legal & Compliance to lead the legal department, providing comprehensive legal advice to the group management on all business, labor, tax, and other legal matters. Responsibilities:Strategically directs and oversees the legal activities of the office and its subsidiary companies.Drafts and leads negotiations for key contract documents.Provides expert legal advice to the group management.Monitors, tracks, and analyzes proposed legislation and regulations that could impact the companies' operations, marketing, pricing strategies, or overall performance.Identifies potential legal risks and advises on proactive mitigation strategies.Ensures all contracts, legal documents, and templates are consistently up-to-date and compliant with statutory laws.Assists in investment and M&A projects, conducting due diligence and preparing legal due diligence reports.Ensures adherence to the procedures and contents of resolutions passed by the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Board.Conducts prior review of all external documents issued by the Group.Performs legal analysis and assessment of disputes facing or likely to arise for the Group, proposing strategic solutions.Assists functional departments and subsidiaries in resolving various disputes through settlement, litigation, or arbitration.Represents the company in court, adjusting the response plan in a timely manner according to trial developments.Leads the selection, management, and evaluation of external legal advisors, units, and lawyers.Initiates the development, revision, and improvement of the company's legal affairs and contract management system.Qualification and Experience:Basic Education: LLM or LLB.Years of Service:For LLB degree: more than 10 years of relevant work experience, with 5 years or more at a higher managerial position.HOW TO APPLYApplication Deadline July 5th, 2025.ABOUT YES | YOUR EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONSYES | Your Employment Solutions is Ethiopia's premier recruitment and HR solutions firm that has been providing exceptional recruitment and comprehensive HR solutions since 2015. As a robust and knowledgeable HR services company specializing in employee recruitment, executive search, assessment, background check and more, YES is a dependable resource for multi-sector recruitment and HR solutions in Ethiopia.