The University seeks to recruit applicants with requisite qualifications, skills and experience for the following posts in the Legal Services Section. Legal Officers are responsible for monitoring and/or advising on all legal affairs within the University. They handle both internal and external legal concerns. The incumbents will strengthen and support the capacity of the Legal Services Section under the direction and guidance of the Director of Legal Services.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered; details of which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Contract Drafting, Reviewing and Management
- Draft contracts and review proposed contracts;
- Undertake contract risk analysis;
- Conduct legal research and analysis and prepare legal opinions, studies, briefs and reports;
- Advise the University on compliance requirements;
- Provide advice to University Academic and Business Units on matters relating to relevant
- legislation and regulations;
- Evaluate and protect the University’s legal interests, reducing its litigation risk;
- Provide advice on the registration of Intellectual Property rights and the rights and
- obligations that arise from them;
- Liaise with external University legal counsel and other stakeholders in matters involving the
- University;
- Litigation management through review of cases and tracking progress on various litigation
- cases;
- Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services from time to time.
- Legal Administration, Policy Formulation and Implementation
- Draft all legal documents and ensure that other contractual documents are legally sound, vetted,
- reviewed and interpreted;
- Draft, develop and implement relevant guidelines/procedures/manuals such as those pertaining to
- investigations procedures and ethics, search of premises, etc;
- Follow up on all key developments or best practices and recommend appropriate policy and legal
- review;
- Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Services from time to time
Qualifications And Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree and 3 years’ experience. Master of Laws (LLM) will be an
- advantage.
- Litigation and drafting experience required.
- Experience in Intellectual Property will be an added advantage.
- Experience in working in academic environments is an added advantage.
Attributes
- The ideal candidates must be of mature disposition, reliable, honest and have high ethical values.
- The candidates must also be analytical and methodical; with good coordination skills and be able to
- keep confidential records in a secure and retrievable manner. In addition, they must be able to work
- both independently and as a team; as well as have the ability to work under pressure. Computer
- literacy is a must.
Job Summary
More Information
- Job Application Details How To Apply APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a curriculum vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names, addresses (including email) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and copies of certificates must be addressed to: The Senior Assistant Registrar Human Resources Department National University of Science and Technology P O Box AC 939 Ascot Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE And emailed to: [email protected] in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line. The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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