Legal Counsel (Company Secretary) - Fixed Term Contract

Background

The Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company (LISWMC) was established following the enactment of the Solid Waste Regulation and Management Act No. 20 of 2018 as an autonomous Solid Waste Management Utility in order to provide effective solid waste management services in the City of Lusaka.

In its quest to provide solid waste management services, LISWMC is looking for suitably qualified, creative and self-driven individuals for the following positions to join the Company, to be based in Lusaka.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide legal advisory services, manage legal matters, compliance and risks, and provide Board secretariat services in order to safeguard the interests of the company.

REPORTS TO:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Main Duties:

• Manage provision of legal services and advise management/Board on legal implications
• Provide secretariat services to the Board
• Review and prepare contracts and other legal documents
• Prosecute non-compliant cases and represent the company in litigation
• Monitor adherence to compulsory standards and do legal risk assessments
• Prepare monthly and quarterly legal reports
• Coordinate archiving of legal documents
• Obtain legal opinions from Ministry of Justice

REQUIREMENTS:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree or its equivalent
• Advocate of the High Court of Zambia
• Member of the Law Association of Zambia with current practising certificate
• At least 8 years' work experience, of which 4 years should be at management level

OTHER SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

Corporate governance knowledge, litigation experience, strong drafting/analytical skills, high integrity, report-writing, ability to work under pressure, computer literate

NOTE:

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Responsibilities

• Manage provision of legal services and advise management/Board on legal implications
• Provide secretariat services to the Board
• Review and prepare contracts and other legal documents
• Prosecute non-compliant cases and represent the company in litigation
• Monitor adherence to compulsory standards and do legal risk assessments
• Prepare monthly and quarterly legal reports
• Coordinate archiving of legal documents
• Obtain legal opinions from Ministry of Justice

Skills

• Corporate governance knowledge
• Litigation experience
• Strong drafting/analytical skills
• High integrity
• Report-writing
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literate

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree or its equivalent
• Advocate of the High Court of Zambia
• Member of the Law Association of Zambia with current practising certificate

How to Apply

Job application procedure

Eligible and interested candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply by sending an application letter, attaching a current curriculum vitae with three (3) traceable referees, and copies of academic certificates verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority together with copies of professional certificates, to the undersigned on or before 28th August, 2026.

The Chief Executive Officer

Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company

Plot No. 2020, Church Road

LUSAKA.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28TH AUGUST, 2026

NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.