Legal Officer

Job Description

• Providing legal advice and support to the Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and support to the Commission.
• Conducting research, drafting, and reviewing Securities legislation and legal notices.
• Preparing and reviewing contracts, agreements, and internal policies.
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Assisting in managing outsourced legal services.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory environment for any changes in legislation which have a bearing on the Commission.
• Preparing legal opinions on legal issues pertaining to the Commission’s mandate.
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the superior

 

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor of Laws degree
• A registered legal practitioner.
• Knowledge and understanding of the capital market will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years working experience.

How to Apply

Application letters with C.V.s to be e-mailed to [email protected] with the position being applied for clearly stated in the email subject. These should reach us NOT LATER THAN 06 November 2023. N/B Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

VacancyHQ Expert Job Listing Tips

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Five tips to assist the applications:

  • Aligning CV to the job: In my experience, it's vital to adjust your CV according to the job description. Show legal expertise and experience, highlighting key areas where you have provided legal advice, conducted research, drafted and reviewed legal documents, and ensured compliance.

  • Include relevant working experience: With at least 3 years of working experience stipulated, make sure to include this relevant professional exposure clearly in your CV.

  • Emphasize on Capital Market Knowledge: If you have any understanding or experience with the capital market, feature it prominently. This is 'an added advantage' as per the job description.

  • Highlight registered legal practitioner status: If you are a registered legal practitioner, make sure to note this in your application. This requirement is critical for the job.

  • Demonstrate other responsibilities: If you have ever taken on extraneous responsibilities that align with those outlined, including assisting in managing outsourced legal services or monitoring legal changes, make sure to include that.

Five areas of note in the job listing:

  • Important Dates: Note that applications should be submitted before 06 November 2023.

  • Email Applications: The organization asks applications to be sent via email, remember to include your cover letter and CV attached or within the email.

  • Subject Line: Make sure to clearly state the position you're applying for in the subject line.

  • Legal Practitioner Registration: Even if you meet every other qualification, without being a registered legal practitioner, it's unlikely you will qualify for the role.

  • Capital Market Knowledge: While this is noted as an added advantage, having this knowledge could tip the scales in your favor if there are lots of candidates with equivalent qualifications.

Three standout strategies:

  • Specific Examples: When many people have similar qualifications, examples of your work can make you notable. Use your cover letter or CV to share examples of significant legal cases you've handled or initiatives you've led.

  • Tailored Cover Letter: A tailored cover letter that addresses the duties and responsibilities mentioned and aligns your experience with them, can make your application stand out.

  • Highlight your ability to proactively monitor legal changes: Given that this responsibility is mentioned, priority given to it could make you stand out from others.

Three common mistakes to avoid:

  • Missing the Application Method/Channel: Most novice candidates often overlook this part. It's important to remember that applications should be sent via email.

  • Forgetting to mention the role in the subject line: Novices often forget such a small but crucial detail. Ensure that you indicate the position you're applying for in the email subject.

  • Underestimating the 'additional knowledge' section: What I have noticed overtime is that entry-level candidates often ignore the 'added advantage' sections. Having capital market knowledge in this case provides an edge, and should not be overlooked.

This is how the hiring organization's perspective reaches every detailed bit of information mentioned in the job listing.

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Location: Harare
Company: Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe
Expiry Date: -

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