Summary
Date Posted:Friday, April 28 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

JOB SUMMARY:
The position of Legal and Commercial Officer is a middle management position and the job holder is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the corporation’s legal and commercial functions in line with the strategic goals and objectives of the organization as well as prevailing Laws & Regulations of Zambia and Government Policy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE;
1. Participate in formulating strategies and procedures to ensure legal immunity for the company
2. Assist in handling all commercial contracting works such as lease agreements, partnerships, contracts with Off Taker, buyers, and suppliers.
3. Assist in taking care of commercial licensing works and obtaining permits for commercial operations.
4. Offer advice on all expansion and developmental activities and provide a safety net with regard to legal litigations or lawsuits
5. Participate in reviewing contracts and agreement deeds and ensuring that the terms and conditions are favourable to the Company.
6. Assist in formulating rules and regulations for various operations such that law is never breached.
7. Managing court cases and solving disputes with regard to commercial legal litigations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Law or related field from an institute of recognized standing.
2. Must have at least 7+ years of relevant experience of Corporate and Commercial practice in a large public or private institution.
3. Must be prepared to undertake further development of technical or leadership skills through participation in internal and external training and development.
4. Excellent command of the English language in both spoken and written speech. Command of various local languages is an asset.
5. Broad knowledge of Corporate and Commercial Law practice
6. Excellent negotiation skills and must have a keen eye for detail
7. Must have the ability to maintain good interpersonal skills
8. Must be a member of LAZ

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
1. Non-partisan
2. Honest and reliable with high moral strength
3. Innovative and proactive
4. A high degree of integrity
5. Tact and diplomacy
6. Ability to work with minimum supervision Self-starter

SKILLS
1. Good interpersonal and communication skills
2. Analytical, organizational and leadership skills .
3. Good report writing and oral presentation skills


Education Requirement:No Requirements

Job Experience:No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Only candidates who meet the above role specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their detailed CV and copies of academic qualifications/professional qualifications. Daytime and reachable telephone/mobile numbers should be clearly stated.
Kindly send applications to the following address not later than Friday 28 April 2023 @ 17:00hrs.
Chief Executive Officer
PO BOX 37579
LUSAKA
Or
In person at Plot No. 5309 Dedan Kimathi Road, 2 Floor Malaiti House (Formerly Mukuba Pension House) Lusaka.


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