As a Legal Advisor, you will ensure that the organisation is legally compliant and adheres to the constitution, by-laws and the laws and regulations of the country.

• You will formulate, draft and review contracts and agreements between LEA and third parties.
• You will be required to conduct research on legal matters essential to offering legal advice to LEA as well as pertaining to administrative cases.
• Additional duties include legal advice on corporate, financial, labour and any other pertinent issues; litigation and case support; timely
• and accurate filling of correspondences and documents.

• A degree in Law with at least 5 years relevant experience in commercial law or corporate environment is required.
• You should be admitted to practice in Botswana.
• You must have good communication and negotiation skills and all-round knowledge of law, legal codes, government policies and regulations.

The Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) was established by the Small Business Act of 2004 to carry out,
on behalf of the Government of Botswana, the mandate of entrepreneurship and enterprise development through business plan facilitation, training and mentoring, promoting domestic and international linkages for SMME’s. LEA’s vision speaks to innovative and sustainable economic diversification and development of a competitive SMME community in Botswana. LEA is currently undergoing a transformation exercise and is looking to recruit highly motivated and dedicated professionals to join their senior management team.