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Legal Services Manager and Board Secretary

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Board and administratively to the CEO, the Legal Services Manager and Board Secretary is responsible for:

– Providing Board Secretarial and Legal Services to the Council in order to promote appropriate corporate governance, legal compliance and administration of the Board’s affairs.

Key Responsibilities

– Manage the day-to-day legal affairs of the Council.
– Ensure that all Council dealings, policies, contracts and practices comply with applicable legislation and regulations.
– Provide Board members with guidance on their duties, responsibilities and powers and make Board members aware of all laws and regulations relevant to the Council.
– Monitor international developments on corporate governance and bring these to the Board’s attention where they would add value.
– Prepare the schedule of Board and committee meetings and packs for the year in conjunction with the Chairperson and key executives.
– Act as legal and governance advisor to the Council’s management and Board and provide appropriate advice in support of the Council’s decision-making process.

Key Requirements

– Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised institution.
– Membership of the Botswana Law Society and admitted to practice in courts of the Republic of Botswana.
– A qualification in corporate governance will be an added advantage
– A minimum of ten (10) years of legal experience post-qualification. This must include at least three (3) years’ experience at management level and as a Board Secretary in a medium to large organisation in the public or private sector.