Job Description
Legal Services Officers X 2
CBZ Holdings is looking for Legal Services Officers to join its Group Legal department. If you are eager and motivated to join a large and diversified corporate, this is an opportunity for you
Duties and Responsibilities
The role dimensions and person specifications are detailed below:
What we expect from you
• Assist with advice on legal matters for various business units and departments of the Group. • Lead in the identification of legal risks and provide recommendations in line with strategic objectives and regulatory standards of the Group. • Prepare initial drafts of legal documentation to be administered by the Group. • Draft and review contracts and other legal documentation as required. • Conduct preliminary review of all Group legal policies and procedures periodically. • Manage legal correspondences received from external parties. • Handle requests received from regulatory authorities and provide updates on new/amended legislation in the financial services sector. • Litigation management through review of cases and tracking progress on various litigation cases in liaison with external lawyers. • Champion the identification of new/revised statutes, guidelines and regulations impacting the Group and provide timeous legal opinions for compliance by the Group's business units.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Skills and experience required
• Possess a Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree (LLBS) from a reputable University • Have at least three years' relevant experience preferably gained in a corporate or banking environment. • Should be a registered legal practitioner. • Should possess a high level of confidentiality. • Be able to work well in a team. • Possess strong working knowledge of financial services laws and regulations. • Have ability to work independently, deal effectively with peers, subordinates and superiors. • Should have strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Possess above average report writing skills and ability to process a variety of business correspondences. • Should be willing to work in a pressurized environment and work within prescribed time frames.
How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria, you are the ideal person we are looking for. If you wish to be considered for this career opportunity email your detailed CV and proof of qualifications to: bankprof@africaonline.co.zw not later than Wednesday, 22 September, 2021.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
