LEGAL OFFICER X 2 Reports to: Legal Manager Location : Head Office
Job Purpose The position exists to provide professional legal advice to the company to facilitate its business operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensures that ACZ fully complies with the statutes of the organization. • Represents, and defends the interests of the ACZ in courts of law with the help of the company lawyers • Renders legal advice to various directorates and departments of ACZ to ensure that they transact business within local and international laws. • Prepares contracts and ensures execution of legal instruments to ensure that ACZ interests are always protected. • Ensures ratification of International Civil Aviation Conventions and agreements to which the Government of Zimbabwe becomes a signatory • Accurately adopting the International Civil Aviation Conventions and Agreements and presenting them to the Company Secretary who in turn presents it to the Minister for ratification to ensure that national interests are protected • Provides legal services in Bilateral Air Services agreements (BASA) consultations to ensure that Zimbabwe’s interests are protected. • Provides legal advice in the Contracting Process and ensures full compliance with agreed policies, procedures, and regulations. • Draws up contracts for all aspects of operations in ACZ to ensure that the company always has adequate legal protection. • Contributes to the development of Terms of Reference for consultants and service providers to ensure that ACZ receives value for money. • Provides the Board and other Committees with secretarial services as directed by the Company Secretary. • Keeps abreast with developments in the industry regarding changes in legislation to give relevant advice to ACZ management.
Qualifications and Experience
• Must have a good University degree in Law from a recognized and reputable University. • Postgraduate diploma in legal practice. • Additional qualifications in Air Law will be an added advantage. • 6 years’ experience in legal practice 3 of which should be at supervisory level.
Skills and Competences • Thorough knowledge of ICAO Standards and recommended practices • Should have broad organizational awareness • Thorough knowledge of international and regional civil aviation organizations • Must have a high level of vigilance and sensitivity to aviation security and safety issues • Must be enrolled as an advocate of the High Court • Have a high level of initiative, integrity, and ability to work with minimum supervision • Must be computer literate
How to Apply
Interested qualified candidates should submit their application letters with detailed CVs, and copies of academic and professional certificates to: [email protected] OR
The Human Resources Manager Airports Company of Zimbabwe (Private) Limited 3rd level, International Building Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Harare. Closing date for applications: 31 January 2025 Female candidates are encouraged to apply for all positions
