LEGAL OFFICER – DRAFTING – Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) 156 views

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing legislation, regulations, and related legal frameworks.
• Monitoring legislative changes and updating existing laws.
• Conducting legal training workshops to raise awareness on energy-related laws.
• Undertaking research on legal issues affecting the Authority
• Preparing prosecution cases in collaboration with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.
• Coordinating litigation cases in liaison with external lawyers.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with service providers.
• Reviewing policies and licence applications.
• Providing expert legal advice to Management and the Board.
• Assisting in the formulation and implementation of legal strategies
• Identifying, monitoring, and tipping legal risks.
• Providing legal services for dispute resolution cases.
• Providing legal support during procurement and tender evaluations.
• Compiling legal reports in line with organisational reporting cycles.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.
• Registered Legal Practitioner
• At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in legislative drafting.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and energy law.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and make sound decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

How to Apply