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Legal Counsel Job: Energy Regulation Board – Ending 28 July 2017

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Job Title: Legal Counsel
ERB Grade: 3
Reports To: Director Legal & Secretarial Services/Board Secretary
Supervises: 1 Legal Officer
Station: Lusaka

BACKGROUND

The ERB seeks to recruit a dynamic and suitably qualified person to fill the position of Legal Counsel, to be based at the ERB Head Office in Lusaka.

Job Purpose

To provide sound legal advice to ERB Board and Management to ensure that the Institution renders its regulatory service to the energy sector in accordance with the provisions contained in the Energy Regulation Act.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Develops a robust legal framework for superior’s approval indicating detailed policies and procedures for enforcing the energy regulations and standards in the country in order to ensure harmony in the sector.
  2. Contributes to providing professional legal advice to the Board and Management on various issues relating to the effective regulation and governance of the energy sector to ensure that both national and investor interests are protected.
  3. Represents the ERB in courts of law in legislative cases.
  4. Interprets all relevant legal instruments and requirements governing the energy industry to ensure their consistent understanding and application by all undertakings.
  5. Provides legal advice to Management in consultation with superior on major ERB transactions and contracts in order to safeguard the Institution’s interests.
  6. Reviews Commercial Agreements between the undertakings and their customers to ensure protection of both parties’ interests
  7. Undertakes periodic reviews of the existing legislation aimed at strengthening the regulatory authority of ERB in the light of changing circumstances in the energy industry.
  8. Other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

 

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in computer skills
  • Good numeracy and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Good planning and organisation skills
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good interpersonal skills

Minimum Qualifications

  • Grade 12 Certificate with university entrance passes
  • LLB Degree
  • Member, Law Association of Zambia
  • AHCZ, ASCZ, with valid practicing certificate
  • 7 years (post Bar qualification) practicing experience in a reputable law firm, private, public or parastatal company

 

How to Apply

Applicants must submit hard copies of application letter, current Curriculum Vitae, and photocopies of relevant academic and professional qualifications and memberships, giving day time contact numbers, e mail address as well as three traceable references, to:

The Executive Director
Energy Regulation Board
Head Office
Plot No. 9330, off Alick Nkhata Road
P.O. Box 37631
LUSAKA

Deadline for submissions is 28th July 2017. Email submissions will NOT be accepted.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted