Legal Officer

Job description

KEDA Zambia Ceramics Company Limited is a joint venture with presence in West Africa and East Africa and is headquartered in China. Currently KEDA is the world’s biggest ceramic company and clean coal gasification system supplier. With 26 years continuous development, devoting on “limitless innovation and pursuit of better forever”, KEDA has been the leading representative in the ceramic industry in the world.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Officerto support our operations in Zambia by providing practical legal advice across corporate, commercial, labor, and regulatory matters.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with management, government authorities, and external counsel, ensuring legal compliance while actively managing risk in a dynamic, international business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Compliance & AdvisoryZambia job market

Provide legal advice on Zambian laws and regulations related to company operations, including corporate, labor, commercial, tax, and regulatory matters;

Monitor changes in Zambian laws and policies and assess their impact on the company.

Contract Review & Management

Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and legal documents under Zambian law (both English and bilingual versions if required);

Ensure legal compliance and risk control in commercial agreements.

Labor & Employment Law

Advise on local labor law compliance, employment contracts, HR policies, and disciplinary procedures;

Handle labor disputes and support HR in employee relations matters.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Coordinate with external law firms on litigation, arbitration, and dispute matters;

Assist in evidence collection, case management, and communication with courts or authorities.

Government & External Liaison

Liaise with local government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external legal counsel;

Support company registration, licensing, renewals, and statutory filings.

Corporate Governance & Risk Control

Support corporate governance, internal policies, and compliance framework;

Identify legal risks and provide practical solutions.

Other Duties

Perform other legal-related tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or above;

Qualified to practice law in Zambia / member of  the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is preferred.Zambia job market

Work Experience

3+ years of legal experience in Zambia (law firm or in-house);

Experience working with Chinese companies or international companies is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of Zambian laws and legal practice;

Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills;

Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

Personal Attributes

High level of integrity and professionalism;

Detail-oriented, responsible, and proactive.

NB: Kindly send all your applications to zambia-recruitment@twyfordtile.com

“We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or origin

NOTE: Keda Ceramics Zambia does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment, please report the incident immediately to our Human Resource Department.