Legal Officer (Windhoek)

2024/09/17
Reference Number
ECB-21
Description

Job Grade: C4
Reporting Line: Manager: Legal Affairs

Purpose: To provide legal advice and conduct research on legal issues related to the mandate of the regulator. Additionally, to provide legal administrative support within the function. 

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7

Five (5) years experience in the field of energy law, commercial law, compliance, or any other related field with experience in a regulated environment.

Admitted legal practitioner and registered with the Namibian Law Society. 

A Valid Driver’s License (Code B).

Competencies: 

  • Knowledge and experience in corporate governance practices and company law as well as functioning of public enterprises.
  • Knowledge of business practices in Namibia, commercial, labour, energy and/or administrative law.
  • Knowledge of law and regulation as they affect the ECB/NERA.
  • Communication skills; both oral and written.
  • Research and Report writing skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Computer literacy/proficiency.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • High degree of ethical conduct.
  • Time management and organisational skills.
  • Good work ethics.
  • Initiative and insightful
  • Dependable

Key Performance Area: 

  1. Legal Support Services
  2. Legal Research and Analysis
  3. Legal Advice 
  4. Licensing and Compliance
  5. Complaints and Dispute Resolution
  6. Stakeholder Engagement
  7. Professional Development
Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Windhoek