Our client, a registered Non-Bank Financial Institution, is seeking a Head of Legal & Company Secretary to provide strategic legal leadership and ensure sound corporate governance. The role serves as the principal legal adviser to the Board and Executive Management, ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Banking and Financial Services Corporate Governance Directives.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the Board, Board Committees, and Executive Management on legal, regulatory, and governance matters.
• Oversee corporate governance practices and act as Company Secretary.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Banking and Financial Services Act, and Bank of Zambia Directives.
• Manage litigation, disputes, and recovery-related legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal instruments.
• Liaise with regulators and external legal counsel.
• Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and controls.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
• Admission to the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ).
• Minimum of 8–10 years post-qualification experience, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Strong experience in corporate governance and Board advisory roles.