Principal Legal Officer

This position reports to the Legal Counsel 

JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The job exists to provide all services of a legal nature in the Bank. 

The job includes the following specific responsibilities: 

  • Provides general legal advice including on Bank Projects 
  • Institutes and conducts litigation and quasi legal proceedings. 
  • Represents the Bank in labour matters and other court matters. 
  • Assist in all Bank Procurement related issues. 
  • Work with Bank Secretariat and where necessary, attend meetings to perform specified  roles. 
  • Drafts and reviews pleadings 
  • Conducts general contract negotiation. 
  • Drafts and reviews contracts 
  • Assists and advises on conduct of disciplinary hearings. 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

Interested applicants should possess the following:  

  • Post Graduate Degree or equivalent professional qualification in the field of Law.
  • A registered Legal Practitioner & member of the Law Society of Zimbabwe.
  • Minimum 2-3 years working experience in a similar role (post registration as a Legal  Practitioner).  
  • Good understanding of Development Finance Institutions policies, systems, standards, and  products. 
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse teams. 
  • Strong communication and presentation skills. 

Interested applicants should submit their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae by  no later than 16:00 hours Thursday, 13 July 2023. 

REMUNERATION 

For the above position, a highly competitive package is on offer, details of which would be  disclosed to the shortlisted candidates. 

To be considered, interested candidates are requested to forward their applications to:  

The Director Corporate Services and Human Resources Department 

IDBZ House  

99 Gamal Abdel Nasser (formerly Rotten Row) Road 

Harare 

or email: hr@idbz.co.zw

 
Posted Date: 
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Deadline: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Position: 
Principal Legal Officer