Position: Senior Corporate Lawyer
Organization: QT Global Software Ltd
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Employment Type: Full-Time (Open-Ended Contract)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Industry: Technology, Legal & Corporate Services

About QT Global Software Ltd

QT Global Software Ltd is a leading technology company specializing in web and mobile application development, information security consultancy, and secure network solutions. The company serves both public and private sector clients, delivering innovative, secure, and high-quality digital solutions tailored to meet evolving business needs.

Website: career.qtsoftwareltd.com

Position Overview

QT Global Software Ltd is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Senior Corporate Lawyer to provide strategic legal guidance across the organization’s operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring legal compliance, managing corporate risks, supporting local and international projects, and strengthening the company’s legal and governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide practical, timely, and business-focused legal advice to management and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with Rwandan laws and applicable international regulations.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise management on their implications.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend effective mitigation measures.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements, including:
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Vendor and supplier contracts
  • Client service agreements
  • Partnership agreements
  • Consultancy contracts
• Manage complex and high-value transactions, including government and cross-border contracts.
• Review bids, tenders, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), particularly for public and donor-funded projects.

Corporate Governance & Legal Support

• Support corporate governance processes and prepare legal resolutions and corporate documentation.
• Develop and standardize legal templates, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal legal teams to ensure efficient workload management and legal service delivery.

Dispute Resolution & External Coordination

• Handle legal disputes, claims, and litigation matters.
• Represent the company during negotiations and legal proceedings when required.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on specialized and international legal matters.

Training & Capacity Building

• Provide legal training and guidance to departments including HR, Finance, Procurement, and Project Management.
• Promote awareness of compliance requirements and legal best practices throughout the organization.

Risk Management & Reporting

• Monitor legal risks across business operations.
• Prepare regular legal reports and compliance updates for management.
• Support executive decision-making through legal analysis and risk assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (LLM) in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Company Law
  • Business Law
  • Or a related legal discipline

Professional Experience

• 7–10 years of proven experience in corporate or commercial law.
• Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory services.
• Experience managing large volumes of complex contracts and transactions.
• Exposure to cross-border or international legal matters is highly desirable.
• Experience in technology, consulting, or public-sector environments is an added advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.

Language Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.

Required Competencies

• Advanced legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Commercially minded and business-oriented legal approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Copy of National Identification Card
• Copies of Academic Certificates

How to Apply

Submit your application through the designated application portal.

Application Deadline: 29 June 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.