CHIEF LEGAL SERVICES OFFICER

To ensure that the Authority operates within the confines of the law at all times, offer counsel on legal issues, create an effective guardian of the organization and facilitate business strategy development. Further to ensure legal compliance and limit risk exposure so as to facilitate CAAB’s achievement of strategic goals and objectives.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized University and admission to practice in the Courts of Botswana is required. Membership in good standing of the Botswana Law Society is essential.

Experience:

At least eight (8) years post qualification working experience in a legal department of a reputable large public/ private organisation. Familiarity with International Law and Aviation issues is desirable. Proven experience as a legal counsel in a business environment shall be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas
• Excellent judgment, interpretation and analytical skills
• Ability to anticipate legal issues and/ or risks and come up with opinions, options and recommendations
• Gain agreement and commitment through negotiation and persuasion
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational and professional backgrounds

Core Areas of Responsibility:

• Effective management of legal and contractual risks
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory framework, policies and procedures
• Quality legal advice resulting in minimal successful challenges against the Authority
• Effective enforcement of aviation regulations with decisive follow up, investigations and intervention
• Advise the Authority, Management and staff on legal matters and other ancillary matters from line Directorates
• Protection of the rights and interests of the Authority
• Promotion of compliance, good corporate governance principles and business practices

Company profile

Our Vision

To be a world class provider of safe, secure and sustainable aviation services

Our Mission

To effectively and efficiently regulate and promote a safe, secure and sustainable aviation industry in line with international standards and norms

Our Values

Integrity | Accountability | Collaboration | Customers Focus | Continuous Improvement

Benefits

CAAB offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing date and application instructions

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit application letters by postal mail or hand delivery, with detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates on or before 15th April 2016 to:

Director, Corporate Services

Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana

Plot 61920

Letsema Office Park

Fairgrounds

P.O.Box 250

Gaborone

Botswana

Telephone: +267 368 8200

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.