(Implicitly derived from duties: To provide expert legal and policy advice, manage litigation, ensure compliance, and oversee board secretarial duties for the Office.)
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Harare
- Category: Legal
- Closing Date: 2026-05-29
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice, offering advice and guidance on administration, interpretation and enforcement of laws pertinent to the Office on complex legal matters to senior management and staff.
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents, preparing and reviewing contracts, leases, agreements and other legal instruments such as S.Is, rules, regulations and policies.
- Identifying, managing, assessing and mitigating potential legal risks associated with the Office’s operations.
- Supervise litigation matters for and against the Office as an institution and manage external legal service providers with ethical standards.
- Make recommendations that ensure policies are aligned with the Office’s overall strategic plan.
- Analyze existing and emerging policies, identifying potential impacts and opportunities for the Office.
- Conduct research and analysis to support policy development.
- Draft and make recommendations for review of policy documents, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment.
- Keep abreast of relevant policy developments and trends, keeping the Office informed of potential impacts and opportunities.
- Provide expert advice to senior management and other stakeholders on policy related matters.
- Identify and manage potential risks associated with policy decisions.
- Prepare agendas for Board meetings in consultation with the Chairperson and the Master.
- Organize and facilitate Board meetings including Annual General Meetings.
- Draft minutes for Board meetings.
- Coordinate the Board evaluation process.
- Develop the Board’s continuous development programme.
- Provide legal advice to the Board Committee and Management.
- Provide guidance on corporate governance best practice.
- Ensure that Board resolutions are implemented by Management.
- Maintain statutory corporate records.
- Manage Board members’ induction.
- Prepare legal compliance assessment reports.
- Prepare the Legal Department Risk register.
- Supervise subordinate staff in the furtherance of the above key results areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized University.
- 5 – 10 years progressive experience in legal practice and policy development with a good grasp of laws governing the Zimbabwean judiciary system.
- At least 5 years experience as a Senior Management level with at least 3 years in judicial/ quasi-judicial role.
- At least 5 years in Senior Management or advisory role.
- Proven experience in legal drafting, compliance and litigation management.
- Strong knowledge of Zimbabwean legal and policy frameworks.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified academic and professional copies to: [email protected]
On the application, clearly indicate the position.
The deadline for submission of applications is 29 May 2026.
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
On the application, clearly indicate the position.
The deadline for submission of applications is 29 May 2026.
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
About the Company
The Office of the Master of the High Court of Zimbabwe is a vital statutory body operating within the country's judicial system. Its primary mandate involves the meticulous administration of deceased estates, ensuring the fair distribution of assets and compliance with legal provisions. The office also plays a crucial role in the guardianship of minors, overseeing their welfare and financial interests, and supervising inter vivos trusts. Furthermore, it manages critical insolvency proceedings, including company liquidations and judicial management, contributing significantly to legal and financial integrity across Zimbabwe. This public office ensures the proper and transparent handling of non-contentious legal matters, upholding public trust in the country's justice system.
Administering estates, insolvencies, and safeguarding minors in Zimbabwe.