BACKGROUND

The advertiser is a corporation domiciled in Zambia and involved in the generation of electricity. As a provider of energy services, the advertiser has a passionate team of diverse professionals working to efficiently and effectively deliver the contracted energy. The corporation is committed to the attainment of excellence in its service delivery and therefore understands that having a highly qualified and competent human capital is pivotal in achieving its mandate.Advertise in Zambia

To this effect, the Corporation hereby invites suitably qualified personnel to fill the following positions:

JOB TITLE: SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER (X1)

GRADE: KM4

JOB SUMMARY:

The position is responsible for expert advice and guidance on legal matters for an organization. They are responsible for ensuring that the organization operates within boundaries and mitigates any legal risks it may face.

REPORTING TO: COMPANY SECRETARY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Prepare and follow through with strategies to enable the company ensure regulatory compliance;
• Ensure proper case flow management of all matters that are a subject of litigation;
• Conduct research and prepare legal opinions relating to matters arising out of the Companies Act, labour laws and other relevant laws that affect the business of the Company;
• Provide advice to the company on statutory compliance in the conduct of the business and the formulation of policy documents;
• Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, as required;
• Able to draft minutes of the meetings and reports;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual work reports.
• Maintain a database on the status of all court matters involving the company;
• Provide professional assistance and guidance as may be required;
• Representing and defending the interests of the company in all legal proceedings so as to prevent or minimize loss;
• Attend to conveyancing matters; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 Certificate with at least five (5) credits including Mathematics and English language;
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree;
• Must be an advocate of the High Court for Zambia and member of the Law Association of Zambia;
• At least Four (4) years post qualification experience,
• Aged between 25 – 45 years old;
• Sound Company Law and Commercial Law experience will be an added advantage; and
• Knowledge of the energy sector is an added advantage.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Problem solving and analytical skills;
• Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and with confidential matters;
• Must be assertive, have high ethical standards, respectful and collaborative;
• Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail; and
• Excellent interpersonal communication at all levels (verbal and written)

SKILLS

• Good understanding of the Laws of Zambia;
• Good analytical skills;
• Strong management skills;
• Good command of Microsoft word and Excel;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Good report writing and oral presentation skills; and
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals through teamwork

TENURE OF EMPLOYMENT

• Three (3) years fixed term Contract.

• Prepare and follow through with strategies to enable the company ensure regulatory compliance;
• Ensure proper case flow management of all matters that are a subject of litigation;
• Conduct research and prepare legal opinions relating to matters arising out of the Companies Act, labour laws and other relevant laws that affect the business of the Company;
• Provide advice to the company on statutory compliance in the conduct of the business and the formulation of policy documents;
• Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, as required;
• Able to draft minutes of the meetings and reports;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual work reports.
• Maintain a database on the status of all court matters involving the company;
• Provide professional assistance and guidance as may be required;
• Representing and defending the interests of the company in all legal proceedings so as to prevent or minimize loss;
• Attend to conveyancing matters; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

• Good understanding of the Laws of Zambia;
• Good analytical skills;
• Strong management skills;
• Good command of Microsoft word and Excel;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Good report writing and oral presentation skills; and
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals through teamwork

• Grade 12 Certificate with at least five (5) credits including Mathematics and English language;
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree;
• Must be an advocate of the High Court for Zambia and member of the Law Association of Zambia;
• At least Four (4) years post qualification experience,
• Aged between 25 – 45 years old;
• Sound Company Law and Commercial Law experience will be an added advantage; and
• Knowledge of the energy sector is an added advantage.