CHIEF LEGAL SERVICES OFFICER (LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES) – Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana

External Job Advertisement / Vacancy No. 2 of 2021

Main Purpose of the job

To advise the Authority, Management and staff on legal matters and other ancillary matters from line Directorates and ensure legislative and regulatory compliance by monitoring and warranting the implementation and enforcement of Aviation laws and regulations; upholds the protection of the rights and interests of the Authority and ensuring compliance with good corporate governance principles and business practices in order to facilitate the achievement of the CAAB vision and mission.

Position Requirements

⦁ A Degree in Law from a recognised University. A post graduate qualification in a legal or Commercial field will be an added advantage.
⦁ Admission to practice as an attorney in the Courts of Botswana is required
⦁ Membership in good standing of the Botswana Law Society is essential
⦁ A minimum of nine (9) 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

Competencies

⦁ Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
⦁ High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas
⦁ Excellent judgment and analytical skills
⦁ Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks
⦁ Interpersonal skills
⦁ Problem solving skills
⦁ Research skills
⦁ Speaking skills
⦁ Writing skills
⦁ Negotiation and persuasion skills
⦁ Results oriented
⦁ Critical thinking
⦁ Judgment and Decision Making
⦁ Initiative
⦁ Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks
⦁ Negotiation & Persuading
⦁ Organisational skills
⦁ Presentation skills
⦁ Relationship Management

Key Performance Areas

⦁ Policy & Procedure Monitoring & Compliance
⦁ Compliance Management
⦁ Legislative & Regulatory compliance
⦁ Legal Advisory Services
⦁ Legal & Contractual Risk Management
⦁ Litigation procedure
⦁ Board Management/Secretarial Services
⦁ Contract & Tax Law
⦁ Contract Management, Drafting, Negotiation
⦁ Employment/Industrial Law
⦁ Corporate Governance