Lawyer – Legal Advisory & Litigation at Hengtian Attorney Rwanda Ltd: (Deadline 18 August 2025)
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
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