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Legal Affairs SpecialistNew!

Category

Lawyer

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/11/2026
6 days left

Employer / Company

Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) logo
Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC)
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Description (Public)

MINALOC is recruiting a Legal Affairs Specialist in Kigali to draft legal texts, provide legal opinions on agreements and contracts, interpret laws for the Ministry and manage litigation involving the Ministry.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Draft legal texts relating to the Ministry's mandate.
  • Conduct legal analysis and propose necessary amendments.
  • Interpret laws, instructions, regulations and procedures for the Ministry.
  • Provide legal opinions on laws, agreements, contracts and other legal instruments.
  • Collect and document legal instruments relating to the institution.
  • Disseminate existing legal instruments involving the Ministry.
  • Follow up legal instruments submitted for approval.
  • Advise management on litigation risks and help avoid litigation.
  • Handle litigation involving the Ministry.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB).
  • At least 3 years of relevant legal experience.
  • Admission to the Rwanda Bar Association is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Legal drafting.
  • Legal analysis and advisory.
  • Litigation management.
  • Knowledge of Rwandan law.

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