The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited was incorporated under the Companies Act (Chapter 46:03 of the Laws of Malawi). Its core business is to procure, transmit and distribute electric power in Malawi as well as manage System Market Operations and Single Buyer in Malawi. ESCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified external candidates to fill the following vacant position currently existing within the Corporation:1.LEGAL SERVICES OFFICER3PositionsGrade:\u00a0 ES7Location:\u00a0 \u00a0Regional Offices (South, Center & North)Supervised by\u00a0 : Chief Legal Services OfficerPurpose of the JobTo manage and ensure provision of quality legal support, litigation and advisory services to management and staff\u00a0Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesRepresenting the Corporation in courts of law, at arbitration hearings, and in all matters before quasi-judicial bodiesConducting legal research and preparing legal opinions on various mattersParticipating in negotiations and drafting of national, regional and international Power Purchase\/Supply AgreementsDrafting and reviewing legal contracts and monitoring legal obligations under such contractsProviding advice on matters relating to statutory compliance by the CorporationLiaising with and ensuring professional and diligent conduct of legal matters on behalf of the Corporation by Legal Practitioners under retainership agreementsPreparing and submitting reports in line with the reporting requirements on Key Performance IndicatorsMinimum Qualifications and ExperienceA minimum of a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Law from a recognized and reputable institutionValid practice License3 years\u2019 \u201cpost-admission\u201d practical experience in a busy environmentInterested applicants should submit their applications including detailed\u00a0Curriculum Vitae and three (3) names of traceable referees by Friday, 15th\u00a0August 2025, to:Director of Human Resources and Administration,ESCOM House,P.O. Box 2047,Blantyre.Only Shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.Please note that ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer hence female candidates are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n
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