Legal And Contract Administration Expert

Job Summary

Ashewa Technology Solution is seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Legal & Contract Administration Expert to manage the company’s legal affairs, contracts, compliance obligations, and corporate documentation. The role is responsible for protecting the organization’s legal interests, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting business transactions, and strengthening contractual governance across all operational units.

The ideal candidate should possess strong legal drafting, negotiation, compliance monitoring, and contract management skills, preferably within technology, outsourcing, digital services, or corporate environments.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Administration

• Draft, review, revise, and manage contracts, MoUs, NDAs, SLAs, vendor agreements, employment agreements, partnership agreements, and service contracts.
• Ensure all contracts comply with Ethiopian laws and company policies.
• Monitor contract lifecycle including renewals, amendments, expirations, and obligations.
• Maintain organized physical and digital contract repositories.
• Support procurement and outsourcing agreements with proper legal safeguards.
• Advise management on contractual risks and mitigation measures.

Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide day-to-day legal advice to management and departments.
• Ensure company compliance with labor law, tax regulations, ICT regulations, investment laws, and commercial requirements.
• Monitor legal and regulatory updates affecting business operations.
• Coordinate legal registrations, licenses, permits, and renewals.
• Assist in policy formulation and corporate governance matters.

Dispute & Risk Management

• Handle legal notices, claims, and dispute-related documentation.
• Liaise with external lawyers, courts, government offices, and regulatory bodies when necessary.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend preventive measures.
• Support internal investigations and disciplinary processes from legal perspectives.

Corporate Documentation & Governance

• Prepare board resolutions, official correspondence, and corporate legal documents.
• Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive company information.
• Support audit processes through legal document preparation and verification.
• Develop standard contract templates and legal SOPs.

Operational Support

• Work closely with HR, Finance, Procurement, and Business Units on legal matters.
• Support timely collection of receivables from clients based on agreements made.
• Support strategic partnerships, business negotiations, and project agreements.
• Conduct legal awareness sessions for employees and managers.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely contract preparation and review turnaround.
• Reduction of legal and contractual risks.
• Compliance status of licenses and regulatory requirements.
• Proper maintenance of legal and contract records.
• Effectiveness in dispute prevention and resolution.
• Internal client satisfaction across departments.
• Timely collection of receivables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); Master’s Degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in legal practice, contract administration, or corporate legal advisory.
• Experience in technology, telecom, outsourcing, consulting, or corporate sectors is preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in Ethiopia is an advantage.

Required Competencies

• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent understanding of Ethiopian labor and commercial laws.
• Contract negotiation and risk assessment capability.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and documentation management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital documentation systems.

Skills Required:

• Legal / Law