Legal Officer – Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) 546 views

The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) is hiring individuals with suitable qualifications, experience and competencies for the following positions:

1. Legal Officer

Key Accountabilities

• Provides legal advice to management on decisions with legal implications as may be assigned by Company Secretary and Legal Advisor
• Assists the Company Secretary and Legal Advisor in preparing and reviewing proposed legal documents such as contracts, leases, Service Level Agreements and other legal instruments.
• Liaises with Company lawyers for legal options in all cases in which the company is involved.
• Provides legal counsel and guidance to management on the organisation’s compliance with laws and regulations and other related legal matters.
• Follows up on amendments to legislation and ensures that the organisation is up to date on state laws, policies and obligations.
• Prepares and submits departmental reports monthly, quarterly and annually and other reports as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws Degree
• A relevant Master’s Degree in Law is an added advantage
• Must be a registered legal practitioner with the Law Society of Zimbabwe
• At least 3- 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Skills & Abilities

• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Strong ethics and reliability.

Competences

Planning & Organising, Ownership, Business Awareness, Decision Making, Gaining Commitment, Building Relationships, Emotional Intelligence and Thinking Skills