Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following post:
REGISTRY DEPARTMENT Legal Services Officer (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
-Providing legal services and expert legal advice on matters relating to University decisions, policies and plans; -Undertaking contract risk analysis; -Drafting and vetting of contracts, agreements and legal documents; -Managing legal matters, disputes, litigation and claims within the University; -Providing a comprehensive advisory service in the University, relating to the regulatory framework in its operations; -Providing legal opinions, negotiating contracts and other legal documentation; -Overseeing debt recovery; -Liaising with external legal advisors on behalf of the University and co-ordinating all assignments referred to external legal advisors; -Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance by the University; -Acting as a general source of advice to University Business Units on matters relating to relevant legislation and regulations; -Overseeing general administrative responsibilities for the smooth running of the legal function including periodic reporting; -Maintaining a library of contract precedents; -Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Superiors from time to time.
Personal Attributes: -Strong legal knowledge and expertise; -Excellent oral and written communication skills; -Ability to pay attention to detail; -Effective time management; -Objectivity and impartiality; -Ethical integrity.
Qualifications and Experience
-The incumbent should have a minimum of a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) or equivalent; -A Master in Business Administration or Master in Business Leadership would be an added advantage; -The successful candidate must possess knowledge of legal law or commercial law and should have strength in legal processes as well as experience in a legal environment; -A minimum of five (5) years hands-on legal experience in handling corporate secretarial matters is a prerequisite; -The successful candidate must also be a member of a recognised professional body in Zimbabwe with at least three (3) years post qualification experience and preference would be given to those with University experience.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous PDF format to [email protected] consisting of the following:-
application letter, certified copies of Educational certificates, National ID, Birth Certificate and CVs giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including email addresses.
Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar- Human Resources and Administration Bindura University of Science Education P Bag 1020 BINDURA
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 19 August 2024.
For more information phone (66210) 7531-2, 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9.
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