CLIENT PROFILE

Our client is a leading transporter specializing in international transportation between Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and the Eastern DRC.

ROLES

LEGAL MANAGER (Lusaka)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with management and third parties regarding all the legal,  and compliance aspects of the business;
• Provide legal assistance to the Company and any other Companies of the Group Manage, follow up and defend accident legal cases and liaise with external lawyers;
• Draft and implement policies and procedures to meet business and legal requirements in Zambia;
• Ensure the compliance with relevant legislation including laws relating with customs, cargo requirements, HR requirements and Internal Policies;
• Assist and advise on legal compliance and/or risk with all licenses and permits and insurance policies, whenever required;
• Manage Disciplinary Processes, Ill Health and Disability Cases with HR;
• Conduct all court processes in liaison with external lawyers; Represent Company cases at the court, whenever necessary;
• Provide in-house legal counselling including labour matters and support the HR department;
• Liaise with insurance brokers and manage the insurance portfolio risk and insurance claims;
• Ensure that all company risks are insured in line with company policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Law.
• Experience required (minimum/maximum): 3-6 years, preferably in Transport and/or Logistics and/or Legal experience in a Law Firm and/or in an International Company.
• Highly proficient in MS Office products (Word, Power Point, Excel and Access.
• Thorough knowledge of Zambian Law.