Legal Officer

Position:

Organization: Dina Investment Group

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Dina Investment Group is a diversified and growing investment company with interests across multiple sectors. We are committed to excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth. We are currently seeking a qualified and detail-oriented legal professional to join our team.

Job Summary:
The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal support and advice to the company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, drafting and reviewing contracts, and protecting the company's legal interests across all business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Legal Advisory: Provide timely and accurate legal advice to management and various departments on matters affecting the company's operations.

  • Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to safeguard the company's interests.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with Ethiopian laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the company's business activities.

  • Litigation Support: Assist in managing legal disputes, liaise with external counsel, and represent the company in legal proceedings as required.

  • Corporate Governance: Support the company's corporate governance framework, including maintaining statutory records and filings.

  • Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and propose mitigation strategies to management.

  • Policy Development: Assist in the development and review of internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.

  • Research: Conduct legal research on various issues and prepare legal opinions and memoranda.

Job Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university. A Master's degree (LLM) is an added advantage.

  • Experience: Minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate or commercial law environment. Experience with an Privet sector/investment company or multi-sector group is a plus.

  • Professional License: Must be a licensed attorney with a valid practicing certificate in Ethiopia.

  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of Ethiopian commercial law, contract law, corporate law, and labor law.

  • Skills: Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

  • Integrity: High level of professional ethics, confidentiality, and integrity.

  • Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office applications.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates who fulfill the above requirements are invited to submit their application, including an updated CV/Resume with cover Letter through careers@dinainvestmentgroup.com.

Please indicate the Position Title “Legal Officer” the subject line of your Email.

Job Requirements The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized university. A Master of Laws (LLM) Degree is considered an added advantage. The candidate should have a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in legal practice, preferably within a corporate or commercial law environment. Experience in the private sector, investment companies, or multi-sector business groups is considered an added advantage. Strong legal, analytical, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills are also required. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates who fulfill the above requirements are invited to submit their application, including an updated CV/Resume with cover Letter through careers@dinainvestmentgroup.com.

Deadline: Oct 6, 2026, 12:00 AM

Location: , Addis Ababa

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