Legal Assistant

The above
• mentioned vacancy has arisen within TIMB, and applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position. The successful candidate will be based at TIMB Head Office.
REPORTS TO: COMPANY SECRETARY

Key Responsibilities:
• Providing legal protection and risk management advice to management, especially on contract management.
• Reviewing and advising management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures through Legal Compliance Audits.
• Conducting regular compliance audits of departments to continuously monitor compliance with
Statutory Obligations as well as Principles of Good Corporate Governance.
• Assisting in ensuring the Board's conformity to both internal and external legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Drafting and / reviewing all contracts or any other documentation where the Board is set to commit itself and assessing legal implications that need to be brought to the senior management's attention.
• Provide concise legal support and advice relating to the conduct of the Board based on sound legal principles.
• Provide instructions for various litigation matters affecting the Board and ensure the best strategy is employed by external service providers in handling the litigation.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management meetings.
• Capturing all Board Resolutions for submission to the parent Ministry and Corporate Governance
Unit.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly Corporate Governance reports to the Company Secretary for review and consideration.

Requirements & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Laws Honours (LLBs)
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial Experience, of which one (1) should be in providing legal services
OTHER Requirements/ COMPETENCES
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of Public Procurement and its regulatory Requirements
• Interpersonal Skills
• Tobacco Industry Awareness
• Attention to detail

• Providing legal protection and risk management advice to management, especially on contract management.
• Reviewing and advising management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures through Legal Compliance Audits.
• Conducting regular compliance audits of departments to continuously monitor compliance with
Statutory Obligations as well as Principles of Good Corporate Governance.
• Assisting in ensuring the Board's conformity to both internal and external legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Drafting and / reviewing all contracts or any other documentation where the Board is set to commit itself and assessing legal implications that need to be brought to the senior management's attention.
• Provide concise legal support and advice relating to the conduct of the Board based on sound legal principles.
• Provide instructions for various litigation matters affecting the Board and ensure the best strategy is employed by external service providers in handling the litigation.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management meetings.
• Capturing all Board Resolutions for submission to the parent Ministry and Corporate Governance
Unit.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly Corporate Governance reports to the Company Secretary for review and consideration.

INTERESTED?Submit certified copies of academic Requirements and a detailed CV addressed to hr@timb.co.zw not later than 24 October 2025, clearly indicating in block letters the position in the subject line, that is, "LEGAL ASSISTANT". Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification of candidates. NB: TIMB is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.