Counsel Legislative Development

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COUNSEL LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT: Ref: CLD

To review and develop laws administered by the Bank in regulating the financial sector.

Areas of responsibility include:
• Development of policy proposals for the development of laws.

• Development of new laws and the review of existing laws to meet the demands of the financial sector and to align with international best practices.

• Conduct workshops for industry stakeholders on proposed and newly passed laws.

• Present laws on behalf of the Bank at different forum.

• Report on status of laws and policy proposals at their different stages of development.

• Provide timeous and relevant legal advice and support to the Bank.

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned from time to time.

The Candidate will be required to:

• Conduct research extensive research on legal regulatory instruments.

• Engage with internal and industry stakeholders and maintain a good rapport with them.

• Follow up on status of laws and policy proposals with external stakeholders.

• Maintain a good record of work of the function.

• Continuously develop and implement the procedures and policies for the function.

• Develop an annual work plan for the function.

• Develop annual budget for the function.

• Attend meetings both internally and with external stakeholders.

Candidates applying for this role require the following behavioural competencies:

• Presenting and Communicating Information

• Writing and Reporting

• Applying Expertise and Technology

• Learning and Researching

All candidates wishing to apply should have the above stated behavioural competences and the following minimum qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Law.
• A qualification/course/training in Legislative drafting.
• Five (5) years’ relevant experience is preferred.

Letters of application, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of original certificates and transcripts, names and contacts (including telephone and e-mail) of two (2) referees must be sent on or before: – 21st February 2020:
The Director of Human Resources, Central Bank of Lesotho,
P.O. Box 1184,
MASERU 100

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