Legal Counsel

Job description

ZABS is a statutory body operating under the Standards Act No. 4 of 2017. Under this Act, ZABS is mandated to provide Standardization and Quality Assurance services to industry in order to support production of goods and services of acceptable quality for national, regional and international markets. ZABS also acts as a link between local industry and regional and international standardization and quality assurance (SQA) organizations

Legal Counsel (ZABS 3)

Vacancies

The Bureau wishes to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following vacant positions

To provide expert legal advice by ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in handling all legal matters affecting ZABS.

Provide legal advice on Standards Act compliance, contracts, and dispute resolution
Interpret laws/regulations and ensure organizational compliance
Represent ZABS in litigation/arbitration proceedings
Develop legal compliance programs and risk mitigation strategies
Assist in Board secretarial duties
Applicants must have at least the following

Grade 12 Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)
ZAQA-verified qualifications
Advocate of the High Court of Zambia (7+ years litigation experience)
Member of Law Association of Zambia (LAZ)
Management and leadership skills
How to Apply?

Positions 1-5 fall under the Fixed-Term Contract Conditions of Service category, while positions 6-12 fall under the Permanent and Pensionable Conditions of Service category.

Suitably qualified individuals are therefore encouraged to apply for the jobs, by sending your application letter together with copies of your Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) verification certificates, educational and professional certificates and a detailed CV to the address below. All applications via email must be sent as a SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT to careers@zabs.org.zm

Closing Date: 7th March, 2025

The Human Resource & Administration Manager

Zambia Bureau of Standards

P.O. Box 50259

LUSAKA