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Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The advertiser is a company domiciled in Zambia and involved in the generation of electricity. As a provider of energy services, the advertiser has a passionate team of diverse professionals working to efficiently and effectively deliver the contracted energy services. The company is committed to the attainment of excellence in its service delivery and therefore understands that having a highly qualified and competent human capital is pivotal in achieving its mandate.
To this effect, the company is hereby inviting suitably qualified personnel to fill the following positions:
POSITION: SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER (X1)

REPORTING TO: LEGAL COUNSEL /DEPUTY COMPANY SECRETARY
• Prepare and follow through with strategies to enable the Company ensure regulatory compliance;
• Ensure proper case flow management of all matters that are the subject of litigation;
• Conduct research and prepare legal opinions relating to matters arising out of the Companies Act, labour laws and other relevant laws that affect the business of the Company;
• Provide advice to the Company on statutory compliance in the conduct of the business and in the formulation of policy documents;
• Draft and/or review legal letters, contracts and agreements and monitor legal obligations under agreements to ensure compliance, as required;
• Able to draft minutes of meetings and reports;
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual work reports;
• Maintain a database on the status of all court matters involving the Company;
• Provide professional assistance and guidance as may be required;
• Representing and defending the interests of the Company in all legal proceedings so as to prevent or minimise loss;
• Attend to conveyancing matters; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Grade 12 Certificate with at least five (5) credits including Mathematics and English language;
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree;
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court for Zambia and member of the Law Association of Zambia;
• At least four (4) years post qualification experience;
• Aged between 25-35years old;
Sound Company law and Commercial law experience will be an added advantage;
• and Knowledge of the energy sector is an added advantage.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Problem solving and analytical skills;
• Ability to cope with high levels of responsibility and with confidential matters.
• Must be assertive, high ethical standards, respectful and collaborative;
• Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail;
• and Excellent interpersonal communication at all levels (verbal and written).
SKILLS
• Good understanding of the Laws of Zambia;
• Good analytical skills;
• Strong management skills;
• Good command of Microsoft word and excel;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Good report writing and oral presentation skills; and
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals through teamwork.

TENURE OF EMPLOYMENT
Three (3) years fixed term Contract.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Only candidates who meet the above role specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their detailed CV and copies of academic qualifications/professional qualifications. Daytime and reachable telephone/mobile numbers should be clearly stated.
• Kindly send applications to the address below not later than 17:00 hours on Friday 14th June 2024.
• The Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 35874
LUSAKA
• The advertiser provides equal employment opportunity to Zambian nationals on merit and without discrimination on grounds of colour, tribe, place of origin, language, race, social origin, religion, belief, gender, marital status, ethnicity, health, culture or economic grounds.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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