Senior Attorney (for Definite period of One Year)

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Key facts

Closes: Friday 20 November 2026, end of day (EAT)
Experience: At least 3 years
Vacancies: 1
Location: Addis Ababa, on site
Job type: Contract

Checked by GuzoJobs: each fact above comes from the employer’s posting, checked on 14 November 2026.

Ethswitch S.C. is hiring one Senior Attorney (for Definite period of One Year) in Addis Ababa. The role requires a degree in LLB or LLM and at least three years of experience. Applications close on 20 November 2026.

Requirements

LLB and/or LLM from recognized University

Main responsibilities

Provide timely and accurate legal advice to the Manager of the Legal Services Division
Research, analyse, and interpret proclamations, regulations, directives, circulars and judicial decisions
Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including contracts, memoranda, MoU, NDAs, opinions
Manage and oversee a portfolio of active litigation cases from inception through to resolution
Liaise with and manage external counsel, including review of legal strategies
Prepare comprehensive status reports on all litigation matters for the Manager

Skills

Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, litigation, and regulatory compliance

How to apply

Submit their application with non-returnable CV, educational qualifications and work experience to hr@ethswitch.com , stating the title of the position clearly on the subject line