LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER 469 views

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

The position requires exceptional legal skills and experience, as well as superior interpersonal and leadership skills. The incumbent will be on a performance-based fixed – term contract and will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

OVERALL PURPOSE:

The job holder is responsible for the provision of sound legal advice and ensuring a proactive legal service exists in the institution to protect the institution’s interests.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provides legal advice to management and staff on legal and corporate governance.
• Conducts research, interprets laws, rules and regulations prepares legal opinion and briefs for management.
• Drafts legal documents such as contracts, leases, memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and related documentation to ensure that interests of the Board are adequately protected and safeguarded in litigation matters.
• Manages outsourced legal services and gives appropriate instructions and briefing to external legal services providers.
• Ensures compliance with all statutory regulations through the maintenance of a robust legal records management system.
• Assists the Company Secretary with submission of statutory returns to various regulatory bodies.
• Oversees operations of the legal function, sets goals and objectives, and designs a framework for these to be met.
• Assists Senior Management in the formulation of an overall strategic direction.
• Oversees the TRB’s records from their creation and preservation through to disposal.
• Assists in reviewing existing rules regulations related to the TRB’s operations and recommending appropriate amendments.
• Assists in editing and reviewing of documents submitted to management for evaluation.
• Develops and edits relevant communications and promotional materials, publicity on print and social media.
• Supports Heads and Staff through internal and external communication to reinforce the Board’s social responsibility strategies.
• Fosters community relations through events such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelorof Laws (LLB) Degree or Equivalent
• Must be a Registered Legal Practitioner in Zimbabwe
• MBA, MBL, CIS an added advantage
• 5 years working experience
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English, strong communication, writing and editing skills
• Knowledge of the Laws of Zimbabwe
• Ability to present facts clearly and logically orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality