Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Primary Responsibilities:
\nCompliance and Enforcement\u00a0<\/p>\n
Undertake compliance and debt recovery activities to increase collections;
\nPrepare and ensure execution of Time to Pay Agreements;
\nMaintain a tracker for Time to Pay Agreements; and
\nAttend to enforcement of judgements and Time to Pay Agreements.<\/p>\n
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\nPolicy Management\u00a0<\/p>\n
Participate in undertaking amendments, development and review of legal, policy and regulatory frameworks of the Authority;
\nParticipate in the review of legislation, government policy and guidelines to ensure that the Authority is compliant to the established and new laws or regulatory standards;
\nMaintain and update a Policy register for purposes of tracking and monitoring Authority policies; and
\nEnsure that the departmental risk register is periodically updated.<\/p>\n
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\nContract Management\u00a0<\/p>\n
Participate in the negotiation of contracts, agreements and MoU\u2019s;
\nUndertake timely review, vetting and drafting of contracts, agreements, and MoU\u2019s as instructed;
\nFacilitate timely execution and clearance of contracts and agreements, including clearance by the Attorney General;
\nMaintain and update a Contracts\u2019 register for purposes of tracking and monitoring the performance and validity of contracts and agreement, including alerting the user department and Contract Manager of any impending contractual milestones; and
\nEnsure that all Authority contracts and agreements are properly stored.<\/p>\n
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\nInternal Legal Advisory & Support<\/p>\n
Keep up with current changes in laws, regulations and guidelines and contribute to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the Authority\u2019s legal function;
\nConduct research and prepare legal advice on any new government policy or legislation, or changes to government policy or legislation which might impact the Authority;
\nConduct research and prepare legal advice and guidance to Authority on staff, procurement and other matters as instructed;
\nAttend to conveyancing in matters where the Authority has an interest;\u00a0 and
\nUndertake legal research and provide timely legal opinions and support \u00a0in matters of interest to the Authority.<\/p>\n
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\nProsecution<\/p>\n
Undertake Prosecution of non-compliant entities before the Courts;
\nPrepare and file appropriate Court documents for Prosecution of matters; and
\nDevelop and maintain a tracker of all prosecution matters.<\/p>\n
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\nCivil Litigation<\/p>\n
Conduct research, prepare and file the appropriate Court documents;
\nDevelop and maintain a tracker for all civil matters; and
\nRepresent the Authority in all civil litigation before the Courts.<\/p>\n
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\nArbitration<\/p>\n
Conduct research, prepare, and file the appropriate documents in Arbitration matters; and
\nRepresent the Authority in Arbitration proceedings.<\/p>\n
Board & Governance<\/p>\n
Assisting in the execution of the various Board and Governance functions, as and when assigned by the supervisor.<\/p>\n
Education Requirements<\/p>\n
Grade twelve (12) School certificate with 5 Merits which should include English Language and Mathematics (ZAQA Certified);
\nBachelor\u2019s degree in law from a recognised University (ZAQA Certified);
\nMember of the Law Association of Zambia with a valid Practicing Certificate;
\nSTRICLY,\u00a01 to 3 years post qualification experience,\u00a0preferably in an organization of similar size and scope in legal complexity; and
\nA Certificate in Advanced Prosecutions \/ Experience in Board and Governance work, will be an added advantage<\/p>\n
Required Skills<\/p>\n
Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
\nMust be proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); scheduling appointments\/updating calendars;
\nMust have excellent analytical skills;
\nMust have demonstrated ability to offer sound legal advice and representation;
\nMust have exceptional attention to detail;
\nMust have ability to work in collaboration with people at various levels and from different backgrounds; and
\nMust have excellent organisational skills, time management skills and ability to prioritize.<\/p>\n
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