Manager, Legal Services – Registrar’s Office 1769 views

Manager, Legal Services – Registrar’s Office

Suitably qualified, experienced and motivated individuals only are invited to apply for vacant posts that have arisen at the Zimbabwe Open University.
The posts will be offered for an initial contract of three (3) years.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Providing legal services to the various Units of the University;
2. Identifying and resolving legal issues affecting the University;
3. Drafting and negotiating various contracts with service providers;
4. Liaising with external lawyers on behalf of the University;
5. Dealing with public liability and prosecution;
6. Attending to court matters pertaining to the University;
7. Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements governing the operations of the University;
8. Assisting the Registrar to service Council and Senate meetings; and
9. Undertaking any other duties as delegated by the Registrar.

Qualifications and Experience

1. A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognised university;
2. A Master’s degree in Business Administration or Master of Laws will be an added advantage;
3. Must be a registered legal practitioner;
4. Conveyancer and Notary Public an added advantage;
5. Membership to a professional board is a pre-requisite;
6. Three (3) years relevant post qualification experience.

WOMEN AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY