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Date Posted: Monday, March 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Summary
Reporting to the Board Secretary, the Legal Officer-Contracts, will be responsible for the reviewing and amending contracts, addenda, lease agreements in compliance with the provisions of the Law and in accordance with Agency’s Policies in order to protect its interests. Key responsibilities will include:
• Assisting in interpreting key statutes such as the Public Roads Act, No 12. of 2002 (as amended), Regulations and other key legislation, which have a bearing on carrying out the RDA mandate in order to ensure that the Agency acts within the provisions of the Law;
• Attend to negotiations related to the Agency’s contracts/agreements and ensuring the same are legally sound;
• Review and draft contracts, pieces of legislations, policies, contracts, lease agreements and various legal documents and maintain records thereof to protect the Agency’s and other stakeholders’ interests;
• Provide In-House legal opinions relating to contracts/agreements and coordinating with the Attorney General’s Chambers on legal matters related to the functions of the Agency;
• Mediating conflicts between parties and ensuring all contracts /agreements are legally sound and fair;
• Prepare quarterly reports outlining activities undertaken by the Legal Services Department; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications And Experience
• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate;
• Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognised University;
• Advocate of the High Court of Zambia;
• Minimum of three (3) years post certification experience in legal practice; and
• Member of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) and Membership to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIAB) will be an added advantage

Skills And Attrubutes
• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision;
• Good advocacy skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• High level of integrity and confidentiality;
• Must have a dynamic, pro-active approach with excellent communication skills; and
• Must be Computer Literate.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• ONLY Zambian citizens meeting the above requirements should submit applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope or via Email, clearly stating the position being applied for, to:
• The Director & Chief Executive Officer
Road Development Agency
P.O. Box 50003
Fairley Road, Ridgeway
LUSAKA
• APPLICATIONS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SEALED BOX PLACED AT THE RDA HEAD OFFICE, LUSAKA
Closing date for submission of applications is 21st March, 2025 at 17:00hrs.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic dis
• APPLICATIONS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SEALED BOX PLACED AT THE RDA HEAD OFFICE, LUSAKA
• Closing date for submission of applications is 21st March, 2025 at 17:00hrs.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
• To apply for this job please visit www.rda.org.zm.

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