Assistant Executive – Legal

17th September 2024

The Mauritius Investment Corporation Ltd ‘(MIC)’ invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Assistant Executive – Legal.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate should hold:

1. Cambridge Higher School Certificate with three (3) subjects at Principal Level at one and same sitting; and
2. A Law degree from a recognised university or any relevant equivalent qualification, acceptable to the MIC.
3. Relevant working experience in the same field would constitute an advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide assistance to the legal section:

• To prepare and vet agreements, in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client business requirements.
• To provide legal assistance to other departments of the company, as and when instructed.

• To ensure compliance with the company’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
• To liaise with stakeholders for the drafting of agreements
• Perform such other cognate duties as may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

The successful candidate should, inter alia:

• demonstrate sound knowledge of Mauritian Law in general, the Code Civil Mauricien, banking and finance law, commercial law, contract law, employment law, AML/CFT laws, code of corporate governance.
• possess good interpersonal and strong communication skills, both written and spoken and have good legal drafting skills.
• have the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and meet tight deadlines.
• be able to coordinate a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
• be able to work at odd hours when required.
• possess significant problem solving and analytical skills.
• have high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Conversant with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applications, along with an updated curriculum vitae, a motivation letter and a photocopy of all supporting documents for the post (National Identity Card, academic and certified professional certificates, copy of transcripts/ statement of result, evidence of any experience claimed) may be submitted on recruitment@mic-ltd.mu OR in a sealed envelope, along with copies of the above-mentioned documents, together with the job reference clearly marked on the top left hand corner of the envelope, addressed to:

Mauritius Investment Corporation Ltd,

Level 5, The Docks 2, United Docks Business Park,

Caudan, Port Louis.

The deadline for the submission of applications by Tuesday, 01 October 2024 at 15hrs00 latest.

NOTE FOR APPLICANTS

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate applications may cause an applicant’s elimination. It is an offence to give information which is false or to conceal any relevant information. This will lead to an application being rejected or, if a candidate has already been appointed, to the termination of his/her appointment.
• Only the best qualified candidates will be called for interview and they may be required to undergo any selection process, which may be applicable for the position.
• Recruitment by the MIC is made solely on the basis of qualifications and merit. Recruitment is not made against reward of any kind. Applicants must therefore guard themselves against any person who promises employment against reward, financial or otherwise, and report the case immediately to the nearest Police Station.
• Any person who directly or indirectly by himself or by other person and in any manner, influences or attempts to influence any decision of the interview panel or that of the MIC or its Board shall commit an offence and shall be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process and may be liable to criminal prosecution.
• The Institution reserves the right not to make any appointment following this advertisement without any obligation to give any reason to the candidate(s) of the grounds of its actions.