Legal Counsel job at Levy Mwanawasa Medical University

Vacancy title:
Legal Counsel

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Education, and Training , Category: Lawyers & Lobbyists ]

Jobs at:

Levy Mwanawasa Medical University

Deadline of this Job:
18 July 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and ensuring that the interests of the University are safeguarded.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
a) Represent the University on all litigation issues in order to safeguard its interests;
b) Conduct research, prepare and file court documents;
c) Provide advice to the University on all legal matters in order to make informed decisions and ensure adherence to the laws of Zambia;
d) Ensure correct interpretations of legal matters affecting the University;
e) Identify and propose new amendments to legislation and regulations for the
University;
f) Coordinate the drafting and review of all contracts and agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for the University before submission to the attorney General in order to facilitate easy vetting;
g) Ensure that required accreditation to all regulatory bodies is complied with by the University; and h) Provide legal opinion on all agreements and contracts in order to ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
a) Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent which should include English, and Mathematics;
b) Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
c) Masters of Laws will be an added advantage;
d) Seven (07) years of work experience in reputable organizations:
e) Working in a Government institution will be an added advantage;
f) Possess proof of membership to a professional association or organization;
g) Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the stated requirements should apply enclosing the following: Letter of application, detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, names and contact details of three traceable referees.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education:
Associate Degree

Job application procedure

The Registrar,
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University,
P.O.Box 33991
LUSAKA
Or through email: registrar@lmmu.ac.zm  .
Closing date: 26 July, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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Job Info
Job Category: Legal jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job:  26 July, 2022.
Duty Station: lusaka
Posted: 15-07-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 15-07-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 15-07-2066
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