CHIEF LEGAL & GOVERNANCE OFFICER – Debswana 962 views

Key Responsibilities

• Providing strategic legal and governance leadership aligned with Debswana’s business objectives.
• Advising the Board, its Committees, and Executive on complex legal, regulatory and governance matters.
• Overseeing corporate governance frameworks, policies and committee structures to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Identifying and managing legal risks, including oversight of litigation, contracts and commercial transactions.
• Protecting and managing the organisation’s intellectual property portfolio, including, trademarks, patents, copyrights and proprietary assets.
• Providing expert legal advisory and representation on complex commercial transactions, regulatory matters and disputes.
• Leading Board and Executive Committee secretarial functions in line with statutory requirements.
• Managing departmental budgets, talent development and performance management.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental requirements within the function.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business outcomes.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (BCom) / Accounting / Risk Management / Bachelor of Laws (LLB) / Chartered Secretary (ACIS, FCIS) or equivalent Business degree.
• A Management Development Program.
• At least 12 years post qualification experience with at least 4 years at Senior Management level.
• Legal background at a senior level is essential.
• Solid knowledge of governance and proven expertise at a senior executive level is essential.
• Strong leadership capability with experience in managing professional teams and resources.
• Proven track record in advising Boards and Executives on governance, compliance and strategic legal matters.
• Strong legal judgement and governance expertise.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• High ethical standards, integrity and accountability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

How to Apply