LEGAL OFFICER – Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (Bocra) 1165 views

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake research and provide written and/or oral legal opinions to Management and departments of the Authority and advise on legal risks to inform decision making;
• Undertake awareness initiatives of relevant new and existing laws to Board, Management, and staff of the Authority;
• Coordination of legal instructions internally & externally as well as liaising with external counsel to do litigation management for suits involving the Authority and the UASF;
• Comment on notifications of disputes and complaints and render necessary advice to departments;
• Provision of support in ensuring compliance and monitoring for the Authority’s regulated entities; and
• Assist in the representing the Authority in legal actions where necessary.
• Draft or review contracts and Memorandum of Understanding (lease, licenses, service provision agreements, financial contracts, guidelines, regulations, standards);
• Participate in negotiations leading to contract/agreements;
• Review policy and legal documents affecting or related to regulatory matters;
• Work with Procurement Unit to maintain and monitor a contract management database and MoU register;
• Ensure accurate filing and records of the Legal Services Department and ensure the confidentiality, security, and integrity of legal documents.
• Assist in the arrangement of meetings for the Executive Management Committee, scheduling meetings and determination of the Agenda;
• Develop and disseminate meeting packs within set timelines;
• Assist in the recording of true and accurate record or minutes of meetings for Executive Management Committee;
• Assist with follow up and dissemination of information for implementation of Executive Management Committee resolutions as well as action items.
• Assist in maintenance of accurate files and records of the Executive Management Committee meetings and ensure the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the documents.
• Undertake research and monitor legal developments as well as corporate governance changes to advise on implementation to Board of the Authority and UASF Trustees;
• Assist in implementation of the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategic initiatives of the Authority.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent and admitted to practice in the High Court of Botswana.
• Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in one or more of the following: Administrative law, corporate law, Communications, technology law, Media law or civil litigation. Previous experience in a regulatory environment will be an added advantage. The candidate should be a member of the Law Society of Botswana in good standing.

How to Apply