Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) is the regulatory and supervisory Authority for the Pensions and Insurance Industry in Zambia. The entities operating in the pensions and insurance market include among others; insurance companies, reinsurance companies, insurance intermediaries, pension schemes, fund managers and fund administrators. The Authority hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, passionate and inspirational candidates to fill the positions below.

The Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) is the regulatory and supervisory authority for the pensions and Insurance Industry in Zambia as provided for in the Pensions Scheme Regulations Act No.28 of 1996 (as amended) and the Insurance Act No. 27 of 1997 (as amended). The Authority is empowered under section 5 of the Pensions Scheme Regulation Act No. 28 of 1996 (as amended) to formulate standards in the conduct of Insurance and Pensions business. The Authority supervises and regulates entities operating in the pensions and insurance market. These include, among others; insurance companies, reinsurance companies, insurance intermediaries, pension schemes, fund managers and fund administrators.

In line with its expansion strategy, the Authority hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions.
Legal Officer – One (1) Position

Overall Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager – Legal Services. The Legal officer shall provide legal services, advice and professional guidance to the Authority in order to ensure that the Authority’s interests are legally protected at all times.

Specific Duties
• Draws up and files all necessary motions, notices and bundles of documents with the appropriate court and tribunals on behalf of the Authority;
• Represents the Authority in Courts of Law with regards to disputes concerning breach of contracts, insurance claims, pensions, dismissals and related cases, so as to ensure the Authority’s interests are protected;
• Reviews and draws up all legal documents such as Contracts, Agreements and Policies to ensure they clearly prescribe what the Authority’s position is;
• Conducts research into legal issues to enable the Authority make informed decisions concerning various litigation cases and other legal matters;
• Prepares reports on findings and outcomes of research;
• Drafting legislation;
• Offer legal opinions and advice to Management before decisions are taken so that informed decisions are made; and
• Performs any other duty as may be required by the Manager Legal Services.

Requirements
• Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ levels including English Language or its equivalent.
• A degree in Law (LLB) .
• A post graduate diploma in legislative drafting from a reputable institution.
• Advocate of the High Court for Zambia with a valid Practicing Certificate issued by the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ post qualifying experience as an advocate

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Send an application addressed to the Human Resource and Administration Manager via email ONLY to hr@pia.org.zm.
In the subject line please indicate the position you are applying for and note that only those applications that reference the position in the subject line will be reviewed. Your application should consist of a cover letter, certified copies of your qualifications, CV with three references, full addresses and contact information sent as a single PDF file.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The deadline for receiving applications is 21st February, 2022

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