Legal Officer - Drafting
Legal Jobs
- Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Au…
- Expires 17 Apr 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is a statutory body mandated to ensure the provision of a level playing field for safe, reliable and sustainable energy supply through effective regulation. ZERA seeks the services of a highly competent, professional and results oriented individual who is able to take the organisation to a higher level in the following role:
Legal Officer - Drafting
The Key Job Functions of this position are as follows:
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
• Drafting and reviewing legislation, regulations, and related legal frameworks.
• Monitoring legislative changes and updating existing laws.
• Conducting legal training workshops to raise awareness on energy-related laws.
• Undertaking research on legal issues affecting the Authority
• Preparing prosecution cases in collaboration with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.
• Coordinating litigation cases in liaison with external lawyers.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with service providers.
• Reviewing policies and licence applications.
• Providing expert legal advice to Management and the Board.
• Assisting in the formulation and implementation of legal strategies
• Identifying, monitoring, and mitigating legal risks.
• Providing legal services for dispute resolution cases.
• Providing legal support during procurement and tender evaluations.
• Compiling legal reports in line with organisational reporting cycles.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience:
• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.
• Registered Legal Practitioner
• At least three (3) years' relevant experience in legislative drafting.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and energy law.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and make sound decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Prospective candidates for this position should email their CVs to vacancies@zera.co.zw by no later than 17
April 2026. All applications should be via e-mail.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
