CORPORATE COUNSEL

To act as in-house counsel, advocate and advisor in the provision of legal representation, legal protection and services to CAAB as a whole, advise the Authority’s executive management on legal issues related to business activities. Further to advise on legal matters, performing legal research for the benefit of CAAB and partake in settlement negotiations, advising on, among other issues, contracts, property interests, taxes, collective bargaining agreements, regulations and patents to enable CAAB to fulfill its mandate.

Requirements

Education:

A Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized University and admission to practice in the Courts of Botswana is required. Specialisation in Corporate Law will be an added advantage. Membership in good standing of the Botswana Law Society is essential.

Experience:

At least five (5) years post qualification working experience in a legal department of a reputable large public/ private organization. Familiarity with International Law and Aviation issues is desirable.

Competencies:

• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Written and verbal communication
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Results oriented
• Critical thinking
• Judgment and decision making
• Negotiation & Advocacy

Key Performance Areas:

• Quality of legal advice resulting in minimal successful challenges to the Authority’s decisions and maximization of regulation and enforcement activities
• To ensure Compliance with good corporate governance and business practices
• Effective enforcement of aviation regulation with decisive follow up, investigations and intervention
• Effective compliance with statutory regulations
• Protection of the interests of the Authority

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.