LEGAL OFFICER, (TWO POSITIONS)

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA 
DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL SERVICES 
LEGAL OFFICER, (TWO POSITIONS) 
VACANCY NO. IRC 427 

The Legal Officer reports to the Deputy Director, Legal Services and will: 
(i) Ensure that agreements and contracts entered into by the University are sound and protect the interest of the University;
(ii) Provide timely legal advice and services to various committees, bodies and organs of the University;
(iii) Ensure that such committees, bodies and organs adhere to and comply with relevant legislative enactments and statutory requirements in their operations; and
(iv) Minimize litigation and legal challenges to activities of the University;

Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for:
(i) The provision of legal advice and services to University committees, bodies and other organs as shall be required from time to time;
(ii) Provision of advice on the interpretation and application of the University General Conditions of Service and other regulatory instruments;
(iii) Draft and review contracts, agreements and leases between the University and other parties for the delivery of goods and/or services to the University;
(iv) Consult and liaise with faculties, departments, centres and other organs of the University on matters of a legal nature;
(v) Liaise with attorneys representing the University in litigation and other matters and
(vi) Review relevant legislation, statutes, rules and regulations of the University and make appropriate recommendations to the Director, Legal Services.

Requirements: Candidates should:
(i) Hold at least an LLB Degree;
(ii) Be enrolled as an Attorney of the Courts of Botswana and be entitled to practice as such; and
(iii) Posses interpersonal and communication skills, analytical thinking skills, and organizational and computer skills.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salary and benefits.

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications, and provide any other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to:
The Manager
Appointments and Administration (Support)
University of Botswana
Private Bag 0022
Gaborone
Botswana
Telephone: 3554147/4148; Fax: 267-3974 796; Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy Number and the position applied for (ii) Submit references directly to the above address before the stipulated closing date.

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Administration Block. 108/6/GF or 108/7/GF.

CLOSING DATE: 19TH September 2014

Source: Mmegi Friday 5 September 2014