Legal Officer - Commercial and Business x 1
Legal Jobs
- University of Zimbabwe - UZ
- Expires 21 Jan 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions at the University of Zimbabwe
LEGAL OFFICER - COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS (x1 post)
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will report to the Legal and Corporate Affairs Director and will perform among other duties the following:-
Providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice to the University management and other members of staff on a various legal issues that relate to the business sector and their products or services.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements with prospective business partners of the university.
Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures.
Ensuring compliance with all the legal and regulatory framework that apply to the business of the University.
Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the company.
Communicating with and managing any third-party bodies such as external counsel or auditors
Preparing legal briefs to external counsel as when necessary.
Designing and delivering legal training to the business.
Staying up-to-date with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to laws, rules and regulations that directly affect the business of the University the
education sector.
Liaising with senior members of staff
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of a Bachelor of Laws or Honours Degree from a recognised and reputable Law school;
Possession of a Master’s degree in law or other relevant post graduate qualification
A minimum of five (5) years post qualifying experience in corporate, commercial and business law environment;
Sound understanding and knowledge of commercial and corporate law.
Demonstrates a commercial mind-set and business acumen.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Excellent negotiating and drafting skills.
Demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of business models.
The ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships across the business.
The ability to communicate complex legal issues and risks in terms that non-legal colleagues can understand.
The ability to work in a highly autonomous role with minimum supervision.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Six copies of applications, including a curriculum vitae, giving full personal particulars indicating full name, place and date of birth; certified copies of national identification, birth certificate, proof of qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone number and names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:
Deputy Registrar, Human Resources
University of Zimbabwe
P O Box MP 167
Mount Pleasant
HARARE
Or Hand delivered to the Administration Block, door number 113
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 21 January 2022. Please note that
only short-listed candidates will be contacted
