Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following post:
VICE-CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE
Director Legal Services (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
• Providing legal services and expert legal advice on matters relating to University decisions, policies and plans;
• Undertaking contract risk analysis;
• Drafting and vetting of contracts, agreements and legal documents;
• Managing legal matters, disputes, litigation and claims within the University;
• Providing a comprehensive advisory service in the University, relating to the regulatory framework in its operations;
• Providing legal opinions, negotiating contracts and other legal documentation;
• Overseeing debt recovery processes; •
• Liaising with external legal advisors on behalf of the University and co-ordinating all assignments referred to external legal advisors;
• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance by the University;
• Acting as a general source of advice to University Business Units on matters relating to relevant legislation and regulations;
• Overseeing general administrative responsibilities for the smooth running of the legal function including periodic reporting;
• Maintaining a library of contract precedents;


Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
• The incumbent should have a minimum of a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) or equivalent;
• A Master's degree in Law or Business would be an added advantage;
• The successful candidate must possess knowledge of labour law or commercial law.
A minimum offive (5) years hands-on experience in handling corporate secretarial or legal matters is a prerequisite. Preference will be given to those with University experience.
• The successful candidate must also be a member of a recognised professional body in Zimbabwe.

Personal Attributes
• • Strong legal knowledge and expertise;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to pay attention to detail;
• Eflective time management;
• Objectivity and impartiality;
• Ethical integrity.