GSU | Recruitment

Experience

Minimum 4 yr

The University seeks to engage a Legal Officer in the Registrar's Department.

As a Legal Officer, you will be

Providing legal advice and guidance on various legal issues relating to University decisions, polices and plans; Assisting the University in compliance to various legal requirements; Undertaking contract risk analysis; Performing extensive legal research and analysis and preparing legal opinions, studies, briefs and reports; Establishing internal controls; Advising the University on matters relating to relevant legislation and regulations; Preparing and drafting of contracts, Memorandum of Understanding, leases, etc; Maintaining a library of contract precedents; Developing and implementing relevant guidelines/procedures/manuals such as those pertaining to investigations procedures and ethics, search of premises; Following up on all key developments or best practices and recommending appropriate policy and legal review; Resolving all legal claims and initiating, appealing all lawsuits and administrative proceedings; Preparing of documents for prosecution of cases in courts, Disciplinary Committees and litigation management; Liaising with external legal advisors on behalf of the University and coordinating all assignments referred to external legal advisors; Working in close liaison with the Registrar’s Office and Proctors for effective student and staff disciplinary system

Five (5) Ordinary level passes including English Language
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) or equivalent
Master of Laws Degree would be an added advantage
At least four (4) years post qualification working experience in handling corporate legal matters
Applicants must be a registered Legal Practitioner with a valid practicing certificate and in good standing with the Law Society of Zimbabwe

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Education Details NB * Include Ordinary Level Qualifications