360Ground is a software/technology company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We build extreme performance, scalable & compliant mobile & web-based applications & systems with a focus on platform & banking solutions. Our experience includes the design, development & implementation of mobile & web applications for government, banks & private companies at home and beyond.   

Our culture and fun atmosphere make life at 360Ground rewarding and fun, whichever comes first :)

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a General Office Assistant. You will provide legal support and perform various administrative tasks in this role.

As a General Office Assistant, your duties will include managing incoming and outgoing mail, answering phones, scheduling appointments, delivering and collecting documents and payments to and from clients, and maintaining accurate records. You will also be responsible for maintaining office supplies and equipment and providing assistance to our legal team as needed.

 As a Junior Lawyer, you will be responsible for conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and assisting with various legal tasks. You will work closely with management and have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to our legal team. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial & labor agreements 
• Play critical roles in due diligence and closings deals 
• Prepare legal documents & correspondence letters 
• Representing the company in labor-related matters and protecting the rights and interests of the organization
• Prepare, organize, and internal document meetings, workshops, training, etc.
• Maintain office services as required, including answering phones, coordinating & scheduling meetings, and visitors 
• Schedule & organize appointments, meetings, engagements, and conferences
• Receive and review incoming correspondence and review with the company manager & other employees
• Collect & deliver different legal, and non-legal documents & payments to and from clients
• Organize & maintain legal and general office files
• Review outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy, format, and presentation. 
• Produce written documents using Microsoft office.  
• Accurately cites authoritative cases, opinions, and miscellaneous references in briefs.
• Document translations (Amharic, English & Afan Oromo)
• Based on specific requests & instructions, use general reference sources and legal research tools to gather information to assist attorneys in performing legal research duties.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Degree in accounting, law, engineering...
• Excellent negotiating, drafting, problem-solving, and communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and operations personnel, simultaneously manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work products.
• Some level of experience working on bids
• Fluent in English, Amharic & some other local languages

Personal Traits & Competencies:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Consistently exercise independent judgment and discretion 
• Understand risk assessment and analysis within the context of a growing, innovative technology industry.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and operations personnel, simultaneously manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work   
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.