Director Legal Services (1 Post)
Legal Jobs
- Harare Institute of Technolog…
- Expires 22 Jun 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
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.
How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous PDF format to hr@hit.ac.zw consisting of th following:-
application letter, certified copies of Educational certificates, National ID, Birth Certificate and CVs giving full personal particulars includi full name, qualifications, previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, nar and addresses of three referees including email addresses.
Applications should clearly indicate the "Post" which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar- Human Resources and Administration
Harare Institute of Technology
P.O. Box BE 277
Belvedere
HARARE
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 22 June 2026.
