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Legal counsel |
Bank of Zambia |
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Posted 2018-02-14 05:18:52
Bank of Zambia, an equal opportunity employer invites applications
from suitably qualified Zambians to apply for the following vacant position
Job Purpose
To provide legal services to the Bank in compliance with the
provision of law and in accordance with the Bank policies in order to protect
the Bank’s interests.
Main Accountabilities
. Provide legal opinions on the interpretation of relevant
statutes to provide sound advice and ensure that operations are in accordance
with the Law.
. Advice the Bank on new legislation and all legislative
queries, amendments repeals that may be proposed or considered.
. Review and draft of contracts, legislation policies,
rules and procedures and keep records thereof to protect the banks and other
stakeholder interests
. Represent the Bank on new legislation and all litigation
matters including the drafting of appropriate court process, interlocutory
application and generally to safeguard the interests of the bank and other
stakeholders in all active or pending court cases to ensure that favorable judgments
are recorded where the bank institutes the litigation or defend a matter.
. Prepare all case work for court litigation, mediation or
ex-curia settlement which ever may occur
. Identify and arrange appropriate witnesses for pre trail
briefs with external lawyers
. Review judgments, pronouncements, determination of the judicial
bodies and advise the Bank on the effects of such decisions on the operation of
the Bank
. Prosecute matter under the B of Zambia Act, to enforce compliance
with the law
. Undertake conveyance on behalf of the Bank to protect the
interest of the Bank
. Collect and maintain, both electronic and copy, of all the
relevant Acts, Statutory Instruments for the Bank
Qualification and Experience
Bank of Zambia Conditions of service will apply. Please note
that all the positions are on fixed Term Contract of employment for three years
and renewable subjects to good performance
Women are encouraged to apply only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
Due date is 19th February 2018
Applications should be sent to the following address
Director –Human Resources
Bank of Zambia
Bank Square