In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring optimization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous challenges and opportunities in the fast-changing business environment on the other, we are seeking highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:
\n2.0 MANAGER \u2013 LEGAL SERVICES, SALARY GRADE ZRA04 (3 POSITIONS), BOARD SECRETARY FUNCTION
\nA. PURPOSEReporting directly to the Assistant Director- Litigation and Corporate Advisory (3) and Contracts and Agreements (2), job holders will be responsible for litigation, review of legislation to ensure efficiency and its proper interpretation and enforcement by respective Divisions, compile and prepare reasoned legal opinions, contract drafting and review and carry out legal research to support the Authority operations.
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\nB. MAIN DUTIES\/ACCOUNTABILITIES<\/p>\n
Attend to all contentious matters arising from the operations of the Authority and ensuring efficient resolution conflicts and compliance with legal standards.
\nRepresent the Authority in all civil and criminal litigation, advocating for the Authority\u2019s interests and upholding legal principles.
\nPrepare all casework for court litigation, mediation or ex-curia settlement whichever may occur.
\nConsider and attend to appeals before the Tax Appeals Tribunal by providing comprehensive legal analysis and representation.
\nAssist and advise Divisions on all legislative queries amendments and repeals that may be proposed or considered.
\nAssist and advise in drafting Acts, Statutory Instruments, Contracts, Agreements and administrative rules of the Authority and maintaining updated records and copies of the statutes.
\nCollect and maintain, both electronic and hard copy, of all the relevant Acts, Statutory Instruments for the Authority.
\nReview and revise all relevant legislation to ensure the efficiency of this legislation and its proper use, interpretation and enforcement by the Authority.
\nTo undertake research, compilation of papers and legal opinions on all matters or issues brought to the attention of the Manager Legal Services.
\nReview judicial judgments, pronouncements, determination of the Tax Appeals Tribunal or such other appellate bodies advise the Authority on the effects of such decision on the operations of the Division.
\nAttend to all legal drafting requests arising from the operations of the Authority ensuring efficient drafting, compliance with legal standards.
\nEnsure that all contracts, leases, memorandum of understanding, service level agreements, and Agreements to which the Authority is a party are properly drafted and are to the legal standards and guidance provided by the Attorney General.
\nEnsure that the Authority\u2019s legal position is properly represented.
\nEnsuring that assigned key performance indicators for the Department are achieved.
\nPreparing monthly performance and other relevant management reports.<\/p>\n
C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
Grade Twelve School Certificate\/General Certificate of Education Equivalent with five credits or better including Mathematics and English;
\nMust have a degree in law
\nMust be an Advocate of the High Court with a minimum of five (5) years\u2019 experience at the Bar;
\nMinimum of five (5) years relevant post-qualifying working experience in a legal department, law firm or related environment including legal practice;
\nWell-versed in all legal matters and demonstrate legal professional skills with a strong analytical and research skills;
\nA good working knowledge and competence in activities undertaken to date with particular strength in litigation, drafting contracts, agreements, legal opinions, board secretarial, law reform;
\nMaster\u2019s Degree as an added advantage;
\nMust have valid membership of the Law Association of Zambia; and
\nMust possess Academic and Professional qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority.<\/p>\n
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