Legal Officer Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA)

LEGAL OFFICER – One (1) Position

 Overall Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager – Legal Services. The Legal officer shall provide legal services, advice and professional guidance to the Authority in order to ensure that the Authority’s interests are legally protected at all times.

Specific Duties

• Draws up and files all necessary motions, notices and bundles of documents with the appropriate court and tribunals on behalf of the Authority;
• Represents the Authority in Courts of Law with regards to disputes concerning breach of contracts, insurance claims, pensions, dismissals and related cases, so as to ensure the Authority’s interests are protected;
• Reviews and draws up all legal documents such as Contracts, Agreements and Policies to ensure they clearly prescribe what the Authority’s position is;
• Conducts research into legal issues to enable the Authority make informed decisions concerning various litigation cases and other legal matters;
• Prepares reports on findings and outcomes of research;
• Drafting legislation;
• Offer legal opinions and advice to Management before decisions are taken so that informed decisions are made; and
• Performs any other duty as may be required by the Manager Legal Services.

Requirements

• Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ levels including English Language or its equivalent.
• A degree in Law (LLB) .
• A post graduate diploma in legislative drafting from a reputable institution.
• Advocate of the High Court for Zambia with a valid Practicing Certificate issued by the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ post qualifying experience as an advocate.