Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 11 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring optimization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous challenges and opportunities in the fast-changing business environment on the other, we are seeking highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

16.0 LEGAL OFFICER - GRADE ZRA05 (1 POSITION) – BOARD SECRETARY & LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

A. PURPOSE

Reporting directly to the Manager Legal Services, the job holder will be responsible for effectively contributing to the ZRA business through reviewing of contracts, lease and other agreements, reviewing of legislation to ensure the efficiency of the legislation and its proper use, interpretation and enforcement by the Division, compiling and writing reasoned legal opinions and carry out research.

B. MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Researching, compiling and writing reasoned legal opinions on all matters or issues brought to the Legal Officer’s attention;
• Assisting the Legal Services Department by conducting research into the law for purposes of submissions before the various Courts;
• Drafting or Reviewing all contracts, leases and other Agreements to ensure compliance with the law;
• Ensuring that the Authority’s interests are protected;
• Preparing case work for litigation, mediation, arbitration or ex-curia settlement;
• Assisting and advising the Legal Services Department on all legislative queries, amendments and repeals that may be proposed or considered; and
• Collecting and maintaining, both electronic and hard copy, of all the relevant Acts, Statutory Instruments and Rules.

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Grade Twelve School Certificate/General Certificate of Education Equivalent;
• Degree in Law;
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant post qualifying work experience in a legal Department or law firm; and
• Must be a member of Law Association of Zambia.

D. OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Time Management
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Team player


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
All ZRA Employees including Temporary Staff and Interns meeting the above role specifications and competencies are encouraged to apply. Candidates facing disciplinary actions in accordance with the Disciplinary Capability and Grievance Policy and Procedure are NOT eligible to apply. Further, candidates are NOT allowed to apply for more than three (3) positions from the above listed positions.

All candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply and should enclose their detailed Curriculum Vitae showing details of their qualifications, work experience, biodata, contact phone numbers/email addresses and three professional referees with their contact numbers and email addresses.

Kindly ensure that you attach only relevant photocopies of ALL the required academic/professional qualifications which shall be subject to verification.

The Authority is an equal employer and candidates are expected to demonstrated Integrity in this recruitment process.

Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and emailed to Careers2024@zra.org.zm not later than Friday, 19th April, 2024.
Director Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P. O. Box 35710
Revenue House
Lusaka


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