LEGAL OFFICER , Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission

The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission a Body Corporate established under the Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Act No. 9 of 2006 to enhance broad-based economic empowerment, foster citizens’ economic ownership, control and management of economic resources, as well as to promote economic empowerment of targeted citizens is inviting applications from suitably qualified Zambians to fill the following position:

Legal Officer (1 Position) – Lusaka

Reporting to the Legal Counsel, the Legal Officer will provide professional legal advisory services, legal representation and legal support in the implementation of Broad Based Economic Empowerment activities of the Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide legal advice and support to Management and staff of the Commission on legal issues;
• Act as legal resource for the Commission and provide legal opinions;
• To coordinate legal and contract matters for the Commission;
• Attend to matters under Litigation;
• Liaise with external Counsels on legal issues/litigation impacting on the Commission;
• Advise on the interpretation of the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission Act and any other legislation or regulation affecting the Commission;
• Monitoring changes in Legislation, Regulation, Initiatives and relevant industry practices;
• Drafting and reviewing of legal documentation and other legal instruments relating to the activities of the Commission;
• Promote and support the development of conducive policy, legal, and regulatory environment for economic empowerment;
• Provide legal support in the provision of business development and financial services to targeted citizens and companies;
• Assist the Legal Counsel and undertake Company Secretarial work as may be required. 

Qualifications and Skills

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate
• Holder of an LLB Degree with current practicing certificate
• An advocate of the High Court with at least (two) 2 years post qualification
• Must be a member of the Law Association of Zambia
• Ability to explain legal matters clearly
• Proven track record of court appearances
• Computer literate
• Excellent communication skills
• At least two (2) years relevant working experience in the financial institution or law firm.

Interested candidates meeting the above profiles should submit application letters enclosing the Curriculum Vitae and copies of the academic and professional certificates to the following address not later than 30th March, 2016.

The application must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “LEGAL OFFICER.”

The Director General
Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission
Plot 6457, Los Angeles Boulevard
Longacres
P.O Box 35068
LUSAKA