Legal Officer – VisionFund Zambia Limited

Job Description

VisionFund Zambia Limited is part of a network of microfinance institutions within the VisionFund International network. We empower low-income entrepreneurs with access to integrated financial services that unlock their potential. We are part of World Vision, the largest global Christian humanitarian organization. In order to support our growth aspirations, we seek to recruit a qualified candidate who is self-motivated and results-oriented to fill the following position:

LEGAL OFFICER

Reporting to: Company Secretary

Location: Head Office – Lusaka

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage legal cases, provide legal services in terms of providing legal presentation in court and preparation of necessary court documents as key focus area.
2. Manage Collateral Perfection.
3. Support the Company Secretary in ensuring that VisionFund Zambia Ltd (VFZ) Board fulfils its governance function and is facilitated through Board developments and effective processes to meet the WVI Partnership Governance standards and milestones ensure statutory and regulatory compliance and facilitate the smooth running of the office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) through the timely execution of specific projects aligned with the goals of VFZ.
4. Providing Internal Legal Support, administer and manage contracts, memorandum of understanding (MOU), agreements and other legal documents for VFZ.
5. Regularly review and ensure that the organization statutory documents are in place and up to date and all statutory changes and updates communicated to all departmental heads to ensure compliance.
6. Provide support and guidance to staff on all Industrial Relations matte

Minimum qualification requirements and competencies:

1. Bachelor of Law degree.
2. Advocate of the High Court of Zambia with at least 5 years hands-on experience in litigation, corporate governance preferably related to financial institutions.
3. Ability to think logically and systematically and have good organizational skills
4. Ability to write excellent reports with minimum supervision
5. Extensive experience and understanding of the development sector
6. Experience in using Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
7. Excellent experience in project proposal writing
8. Ability to discharge duties politely with respect for authority.
9. Be intelligent and alert.
10. Should possess a sound knowledge and ability to communicate in English.
11. Should bear an unblemished record in excellent conduct and character.
12. Legal contract management experience preferred but not required.
13. The successful candidate must have excellent organizational and communications skills.
14. Must have the capacity to work both in a team and self-directed; able to perform and deliver results under pressure.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

1. Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
2. Attend and participate in devotions and weekly Chapel services

Working Environment / Conditions:

1. Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field
2. Travel: 60% Domestic/international travel is required.Head- People & Culture

VisionFund Zambia Limited

Plot W4/V4, Meanwood Drive- Meanwood Ibex.

Lusaka, Zambia

OR

Email: VFZambia_Employment@visionfund.org

Closing date: 3^rd March,2025