Vacancy title:
Legal Counsel
Jobs at:
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL)Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 11 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 10 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide legal guidance, advise and legal representation of the company in all legal issues including representing the company in litigation by and against the company in courts of law, Judicial and quasi-Judicial bodies efficiently and effectively.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Practical drafting, analysis, and synthesis of legal documents.
• Ensure the Company operates within a proper legal framework and is safeguarded against risks.
• Settlement of cases in court against ZRL.
• Supervision of external Lawyers handling cases for and on behalf of ZRL.
• Ensure the Company is in compliance with all governing laws and regulations.
• Participate in ensuring prompt submission of Board papers.
• Ensure signed lease agreements with all clients.
• Participate in the development of rental rates policy and guidelines for conflict management.
• Conduct legal research and provide technical expertise and advice on all legal and real estate matters.
• Adherence to all safety protocols and guidelines.
• Adherence to all statutory laws and regulations, protocols, and guidelines
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Full grade 12 certificate (50 levels) with credit or better in Mathematics and English.
• Bachelor's degree in Law
• Advocate of the High Court
• Masters degree is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years' experience in a senior management position. Membership to a relevant professional body (LAZ)
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Applicants who meet the respective stated qualifications and experience should submit their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of their academic and professional qualifications, and details of three (3) traceable referees with their contact numbers not later than 17:00hrs Friday 11 August, 2023 to both email addresses reuben.lungu@zrl.com.zm & peter.musangu@zrl.com.zm.
Applications must be addressed to:
Director Human Resource and Administration
Zambia Railways Limited
1st Floor Shitima House, PO Box 80935
KABWE
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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