Job Purpose:

As Legal Manager, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the legal interests related to the Evaco Group and its subsidiaries. You will be the go-to expert on legal matters, provide strategic legal advice to Top Management and manage internal processes to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all legal matters affecting the Evaco Group and its subsidiaries.
• Offer strategic guidance to Management and Business Units, regarding legal matters pertaining to the respective industries.
• Draft and review a variety of legal documents, including but not limited to Purchase Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Lease Agreements, and Development Contracts to facilitate various real estate business transactions.
• Ensure the Evaco Group and its subsidiaries adhere to all applicable regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and updates of legal policies and procedures within all companies of the Evaco Group.
• Manage litigation and resolve disputes as required.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel when necessary and oversee cases from inception to resolution as assigned by the relevant Head of Business Unit and Top Management Rep.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on due diligence processes ensuring thorough analysis of legal risks and implications.
• Organize training sessions for staff on legal practices, compliance issues, and risk management strategies related to real estate operations.
• Mentor and supervise junior legal staff to enhance their professional growth.
• Stay up to date on changes affecting the operations of the Evaco Group and its subsidiaries, and develop internal policies and protocols in response to these changes.

Qualifications:

• Member of the Mauritius Bar Association
• Previous legal experience at Management Level, with a preference for experience working within a corporate legal department or real estate firm.
• Well versed with laws and regulations including but not limited to property transactions, land use, leasing, and environmental statutes.
• Strong negotiation skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and the ability to develop creative solutions to legal challenges.