Background

Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST), a State-Owned Enterprise mandated to provide postal, courier, logistics and financial services across the country, is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Manager - Legal Services.

Job Details

Job Title: Manager – Legal Services

Grade: ZPSC4

Unit/Section: Legal Services

Reporting Line: Director – Legal Services.

Station: Lusaka Main Post Office

Town: Lusaka

Type of Employment: 5-Year Employment Contract

Purpose of Role

The Manager – Legal Services will be responsible for managing and coordinating the Legal Services Department, providing legal advice, drafting/reviewing, and contract management, litigation oversight, corporate governance, and case management and coordination, ensuring the Corporation’s operations comply with laws and internal policies.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate with at least five (5) merits including English and Mathematics.
• LLB degree and admission as Advocate of the High Court of Zambia with a valid Legal Practicing Certificate.
• Membership in the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ).
• Master’s in Law is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years post-admission experience, with at least 2 years at a supervisory level in a corporate or quasi-government institution.

Additional Notes

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.

Zampost is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all that qualify to apply regardless of age, sex, or ethnic background.

• Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, procurement, employment, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and MoUs; oversee contract compliance.
• Represent the Corporation in courts, tribunals, and arbitration; manage litigation and dispute resolution.
• Provides subsidiary board secretarial support, including drafting work plans, agendas, notices, and resolutions.
• Protect and manage intellectual property rights; ensure compliance with data protection and digital regulations.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Legal Officers and departmental staff.

• Legal drafting, research, and analytical skills.
• Litigation, advocacy, and contract management.
• Strategic thinking, compliance, and risk management.
• Leadership, mentoring, and team building.
• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

• Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate with at least five (5) merits including English and Mathematics.
• LLB degree and admission as Advocate of the High Court of Zambia with a valid Legal Practicing Certificate.
• Membership in the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ).
• Master’s in Law is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years post-admission experience, with at least 2 years at a supervisory level in a corporate or quasi-government institution.