Legal Officer Job Vacancy at Zambia Metrolology Agency


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  • Company: Zambia Metrology Agency
  • Location: Zambia
  • State: Zambia
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Legal Jobs in Zambia

The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, is inviting applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill the vacant position of the Legal Officer. The requirements are stipulated as contained below:

Position: LEGAL OFFICER

Purpose of the Job: To undertake the provision of legal and board secretarial services in order to ensure compliance to the law.

KEY RESULT AREA PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES)
Evidence Undertake effectively capacity building for evidence collection and the review of intention to prosecute documentation in order to facilitate prosecution.
Litigation Undertake effectively litigation of cases against the Agency in order to protect the interests of the Agency.
Legal Advice  Undertake effectively the provision of legal advice to the Board and Management of the Agency in order to facilitate adherence to the law
Contracts and Legal Documentation Undertake effectively the drafting and review of business contracts and other legal documents in order to safe guard the interest of the Agency.
Secretariat Services Undertake the provision of secretariat services to the board in order to ensure smooth conduct of business.
Review of Draft Regulations Undertake effectively the review of draft regulations in order to ensure their quality and conformity to statutes

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Full Form V/Grade 12 Certificate
  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Laws Degree
  • Valid Practicing certificate
  • Ability to write comprehensive technical reports, legal opinions and legal drafting.
  • Fluency in official language

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

  • Integrity
  • Initiative
  • Confidentiality
  • Computer literacy
  • Interpersonal skills

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Fixed –term renewal contract of minimum 3 years tenure based on performance

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum Vitae, certified copies of professional qualifications not later than, 11th December, 2020 addressed to the following address or email [email protected]

Include “Legal Officer” in the email subject header.

The Corporate Services Director

Zambia Metrology Agency

PO Box 30989

LUSAKA

Please Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted