Legal Officer Job at Pensions and Insurance Authority - Career Opportunity in Zambia

Vacancy title:
Legal Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Insurance , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

Pensions and Insurance Authority

Deadline of this Job:
10 July 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
The Pensions and Insurance Authority is the regulatory and supervisory authority for the pensions and insurance industry in Zambia as provided in the Pensions Scheme Regulation Act No. 28 of 1996 (as amended by Act No. 27 of 2005) and the insurance Act No. 27 of 1997 (as amended by Act No. 26 of 2005). The Authority is empowered under Section 5 of the Pension Scheme Regulation Act to formulate standards in the conduct of insurance and pensions business. The Authority supervises, among others, insurance companies, reinsurance companies, insurance intermediaries, pension schemes, fund managers and fund administrators
The Authority hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of LEGAL OFFICER
Overall responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager - Legal Services. The Legal officer shall provide legal services, advice and professional guidance to the Authority in order to ensure that the Authority's interests are legally protected at all times .

Specific duties:
1. Draws up and files all necessary motions, notices and bundles of documents with the appropriate court and tribunals on behalf of the Authority
2. Represents the Authority in Courts of Law with regards to disputes concerning breach of contracts, insurance claims, pensions, dismissals and related cases, so as to ensure the Authority's interests are protected
3. Reviews and draws up all legal documents such as contract, agreements and policies to ensure they clearly prescribe what the Authority's position
4. Conducts research into legal issues to enable the Authority make informed decisions concerning various litigation cases and other legal matters
5. Prepares reports on findings and outcomes of research,
6. Offer legal opinions and advice to Management before decisions are taken so that informed decisions are made.


Job Skills: Not Specified


Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 'O' levels including English Language or its equivalent
• Degree in Law (LLB )from a reputable Institution
• Advocate of the High Court for Zambia with a valid Practicing
• Certificate issued by the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ)
• A minimum of three (3) years' post qualifying experience as an advocate
Key Knowledge and Attributes
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical abilities
• Good interpersonal skills and team player


Job Education Requirements: Degree in Law


Job Experience Requirements: A minimum of three (3) years'


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications should send their application letters, copies of certificates and Curriculum Vitae to the address below. The deadline is 10 July 2020.
Human Resources and Administration Manager
Pension and Insurance Authority
Stand No. 4618 Lubwa road, Rhodespark
P/Bag 30x Ridgeway
Lusaka
Only hardcopies submitted to the address above will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 10 July 2020
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 25-06-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 25-06-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 25-06-2065
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