Legal Officer/Senior/Principal (3 Positions) – City of Harare

Job Summary

GRADE : 8/7/6
LOCATION : TOWN HOUSE
DEPARTMENT : CHAMBER SECRETARY
REPORTING TO : CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the above vacant positions

Duties And Responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS AND DUTIES
• Draft s court papers and represents Council in Court.
• Draft s subsidiary legislation and amendments thereto.
• Interprets enactments governing the operations of the Council.
• Draft s contracts between the Council and other parties.
• Provides general legal advice to Council and its departments on all matters falling within the purview of Council.
• Chairs and advises tender committees.
• Liaises with Council’s External Lawyers

Qualifications And Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Th e ideal candidates must meet the following requirements: –
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.BS) (Hons) Degree.
• Must be a registered Legal Practitioner.
• At least one year experience
• Post graduate qualifications and experience in the
following areas will be a distinct advantage: –
a) Legislative drafting
b) Negotiation and drafting of contract
c) Labour Law

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge of Local Government Acts, policies, Statuto[1]ry Instruments that govern City Council activities
• Able to make timely decisions even when under pres[1]sure or under tight deadlines
• Ability to meet goals and a drive to be a performer
• A team player who promotes positive and productive team working
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits which will be disclosed at the interview.