LEGAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER – ZIMBABWE PARKS AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMEN AUTHORITY 135 views

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LEGAL AND CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER (GRADE D5)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the above position in the Legal & Corporate Services Department. The incumbent will report to the Director Corporate Services (Company Secretary).

Duties (Responsibilities)
• Researches and gives legal advice to the Authority in all transactions,
• Ensures correct application and interpretation of legislation administered by and affecting the Parks and Wildlife Management Act Chapter 20:14,
• Represents the Authority in litigation in court,
• Monitors all criminal matters and ensures the correct application of the Parks and Wildlife Act in investigation, arrest and prosecuting of offenders,
• Drafts and interprets all agreements for the Authority e.g. leases, MOUs, Joint Ventures etc.
• Provides training to the Authority’s employees as well as other stakeholders on the Parks and Wildlife Act and all its subsidiary legislation,
• Recommends reviews of the Parks and Wildlife legislation to ensure it continues to serve the purpose for which it was enacted,
• Liaises with external lawyers on cases handed over to them and supervises management of the cases,
• Manages debt collection,
• Manages the performance of staff in the Legal and Corporate Services Department through an enabling performance environment, • Motivates, trains and develops staff in the department,
• Formulates the budget for the Legal and Corporate Services department and controls resources allocation.

Qualifications and Experience
• LLB Honours Degree or equivalent,
• LLM/MBA, Masters in Environmental Lawor a relevant Commercial Masters’ degree will be an added advantage,
• Knowledge of the conservation laws (Parks and Wildlife Act Chapter 20:14)
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Driver’s License
• Member of the Law Society of Zimbabwe