Senior Legal Officer – Governance & Regulatory Affairs

Job description

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Key Responsibilities

This role will report to the Manager – Governance & Regulatory Affairs and will primarily be responsible for the following:

Primary Responsibilities:

Board Services and Stakeholder Management 

Preparation and Compliance to Board Schedule.
Prepare for Board and Committee meetings;
Attend to distribution of Agendas and Notices of meetings;
Ensure comprehensive record of actions agreed at the meetings are maintained and the resolutions are drafted, conveyed and implementation follow up;
Attend to logistical preparations for Board travels;
Attend to assistance in  minute taking of the Committee and Board meetings;
Attend to collating reports and Board packs in readiness for Committee and Board meetings;
Assist the Manager – Governance & Regulatory and Authority Secretary Affairs in all aspects related to Board Governance and provision of other Board Services;
Assist in managing and collaborating with other stakeholders in matters arising out of the internal operations of the Authority;

Internal Legal Advisory & Support

Keep up with current changes in laws and contribute to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the Authority’s legal function;
Render legal advice on any new government policy or legislation, or changes to government policy or legislation which might impact the Authority;
Provide advice and guidance to Authority management on staff related legal issues;
Provide advice and guidance on procurement and insurance issues;
Attend to conveyancing in matters where the Authority has an interest;
Undertake legal research in matters of interest to the Authority; and
Provide timely legal opinions and legal support to the Authority.

Policy Management 

Render legal advice on policy and regulatory affairs of the Authority;
Undertake amendments, development and review of legal, policy and regulatory frameworks of the Authority;
Conduct review of legislation, government policy and guidelines to ensure that the Authority is compliant to the established and new laws or regulatory standards;
Develop and maintain a Policy register;
Ensure that the departmental risk register is periodically updated;
Provide advice and guidance to the Authority’s administrative function on matters relating to governance to ensure that all internal policies and procedures comply with relevant legislation and make recommendations for change where necessary; and
Attend to all legislative review processes of the Authority.

Civil Litigation 

 Prepare legal advice on the merits and de-merits of cases the Authority is or may be involved in;
Conduct reviews on-going cases;
Conduct research, prepare and file the appropriate Court documents in respect of any litigation matter;
Ensure that all matters before the Courts are tracked; and
Represent in the Authority in litigation matters before the Courts.

Arbitration

Conduct research, prepare, and file the appropriate documents in Arbitration matters; and
Represent the Authority in Arbitration proceedings.
Education Requirements
Grade twelve (12) School certificate with 5 Merits which should include English Language;
Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised University;
At least five (5) years’ work experience in in the legal profession, preferably in an organization of similar size and scope in legal complexity;
Post Graduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting is an added advantage; and
Member of the Law Association of Zambia with a valid Practicing Certificate Valid Practicing Certificate.
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Required Skills
Must be an effective communicator;
Must be proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); scheduling appointments/updating calendars;
Must have excellent analytical skills;
Must have demonstrated ability to offer sound legal advice and representation;
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Must have exceptional attention to detail;
Must possess business acumen at operational and strategic level;
Must have ability to work in collaboration with people at various levels and from different backgrounds;
Must be assertive and result oriented;
Must have good interpersonal skills and organisational skills; and
Must have excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize.