LEGAL OFFICER – CIPA

VACANCY 

The Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA)* is a parastatal established by an Act of Parliament, the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority Act of 2011, to promote and enable the full protection of the rights of investors obtained under the Companies Act, Registration of Business Names Act, Industrial Property Act, and the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act.

The Authority is positioning itself for the advancement of its mandate and is searching for some dynamic individuals to take up the following positions.

 LEGAL OFFICER

The role assists the Head of Legal and Board Secretary in delivering legal services economically and efficiently by collecting and organising all necessary data and records.

Key Performance Areas

* Assists with compilation and delivery of the Board and Board Committee packs;
* Reviews correspondence between the Authority and other parties;
* Provides legal assistance in drafting of contracts and other legal documents;
* Updates and monitors the Authority’s contracts register;
* Updates Board Secretary on pending matters for the Board and Management;
* Assists in keeping and maintaining contractual agreements to which the Authority is a party;
* Ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements around issues relating to Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism;
* Assists in providing legal research and legal opinion as may be required by the Authority;
* Assists in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance;
* Assists in managing all legal risk and compliance framework;
* Assists in processing of Appeals against the Authority, and;
* Ensures proper filling of minutes for the Board and Board Committees.

Qualifications

* A law degree (LLB) from a recognised university, admitted to practice in the Courts of Botswana.

Experience

* Minimum of 5 (five) years’ experience post qualification working experience in a legal department of a reputable large public/private organisation.

Competency Requirements

* Integrity
* Professionalism
* Achievement and Orientation
* Planning, Organising and Coordinating
* Team Cooperation & Commitment
* Results Focused & Commitment
* Decisiveness and Assertiveness
* Consultation & Interpersonal Relations