Legal Services Officer job vacancy-Botswana 2016
Job description
To ensure that the Authority operates within the confines of the law at all times, offer counsel on legal issues, create an effective guardian of the organization and facilitate business strategy development. Further to ensure legal compliance and limit risk exposure so as to facilitate CAAB’s achievement of strategic goals and objectives.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Law from a recognized University and admission to practice in the Courts of Botswana is required. Membership in good standing of the Botswana Law Society is essential.
Experience:
At least eight (8) years post qualification working experience in a legal department of a reputable large public/ private organisation. Familiarity with International Law and Aviation issues is desirable. Proven experience as a legal counsel in a business environment shall be an added advantage.
Competencies:
Attention to detail
Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas
Excellent judgment, interpretation and analytical skills
Ability to anticipate legal issues and/ or risks and come up with opinions, options and recommendations
Gain agreement and commitment through negotiation and persuasion
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational and professional backgrounds
Core Areas of Responsibility:
Effective management of legal and contractual risks
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory framework, policies and procedures
Quality legal advice resulting in minimal successful challenges against the Authority
Effective enforcement of aviation regulations with decisive follow up, investigations and intervention
Advise the Authority, Management and staff on legal matters and other ancillary matters from line Directorates
Protection of the rights and interests of the Authority
Promotion of compliance, good corporate governance principles and business practices
Company profile
Our Vision
To be a world class provider of safe, secure and sustainable aviation services
Our Mission
To effectively and efficiently regulate and promote a safe, secure and sustainable aviation industry in line with international standards and norms
Our Values
Integrity | Accountability | Collaboration | Customers Focus | Continuous Improvement
Benefits
CAAB offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing date and application instructions
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit application letters by postal mail or hand delivery, with detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates on or before 15th April 2016 to:
Director, Corporate Services
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
Plot 61920
Letsema Office Park
Fairgrounds
P.O.Box 250
Gaborone
Botswana
Telephone: +267 368 8200
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Location
Gaborone
Company
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
Publication date
05.04.2016
Publication end date
15.06.2016