Legal Assistant
Job Description
LEGAL ASSISTANT
The above-mentioned vacancy has arisen within TIMB, and applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be based at TIMB Head Office.
REPORTS TO: COMPANY SECRETARY
Duties and Responsibilities
• Reviewing and providing legal advice on Memoranda of Understanding and contracts.
• Providing legal protection and risk management advice to management, especially on contract management
• Reviewing and advising management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures through Legal Compliance Audits
• Conducting regular compliance audits of departments to continuously monitor compliance with Statutory Obligations as well as Principles of Good Corporate Governance.
• Assisting in ensuring the Board's conformity to both internal and external legal and regulatory frameworks
• Drafting and / reviewing all contracts or any other documentation where the Board is set to commit itself and assessing the legal implications that need to be brought to the senior management's attention.
• Providing concise legal support and advice relating to the conduct of the Board based on sound legal principles
• Reviewing, drafting and providing legal advice on the adequacy of the legal documents for management in relation to third party contracts
• Providing instructions for various litigation matters affecting the Board and ensuring the best strategy is employed by external service providers in handling the litigation.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management meetings.
• Attending management meetings in the absence of the Company Secretary
• Capturing all Board Resolutions for submission to the parent Ministry and Corporate Governance Unit
• Preparing and submitting quarterly Corporate Governance reports to the Company Secretary for review and consideration
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor of Laws Honours degree (LLBs)
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial law experience, of which one (1) should be in providing legal services in a state owned enterprise.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS/ COMPETENCES
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Valid class 4 drivers licence
• Results oriented
• Collaboration
• Organisational Awareness
• Attention to detail
How to Apply
INTERESTED?
Submit a detailed CV and certified copies of ID and academic qualifications in a single PDF file addressed to [email protected] not later than 1 March 2026, clearly indicating in block letters the position in the subject line, that is, "LEGAL ASSISTANT".
NB: TIMB is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Location: Harare
Company: TIMB
Expiry Date: 2026-03-01 00:00:00