Reports to: CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND COMPANY
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To provide legal advice and support to WASCO in all matters including representing WASCO in litigation and drafting legal documents including contracts as well as providing secretaryship to WASCO governance structures
KEY TASKS:
Initiate and/or assist in issuing summons to defaulting customers
Guide investigations of customers who have made illegal connections or vandalise WASCO infrastructure
Obtain the necessary documents to facilitate securing of tittles/leases for WASCO immovable properties
Facilitate claims from the insurance of WASCO properties
Conduct research and draw up legal opinions on a variety of legal matters affecting WASCO
Liaise with external lawyers and Association of Lesotho Employers and Businesses (ALEB) where necessary to ensure that the organization enjoys the best legal representation
Draft and review all legal contracts between WASCO AND OTHER PARTIES
Advise WASCO Management and staff on compliance and all matters relating to interpretation of laws that WASCO has to observe in dealing with its staff customers and the members of public
Manage cases assigned to him or her by Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary and represent the company in all litigation matters in courts of Law, tribulations and other dispute resolution forums
Provide legal advice on issues of Contracts, legislative compliance, disputes and industrial relations
Vet WASCO policies to ensure consistency with WASCO Policy on Policies Development and relevant laws and regulations
Provide secretaryship to WASCO governance structures as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary
Proactively advise Chief legal officer and company secretary of ways to avoid or mitigate potential claims against WASCO
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Operational Decision – Making
Team Work
Continuous Improvement and Service Delivery Innovation
Citizen/Customer Responsiveness
People Management
Communication and Information
Problem – Solving
Planning and Organizing
Project implementation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
• Degree in Law (LLB) and admitted to practice law in Lesotho as an Attorney or Advocate with minimum of five years legal practice, preferably in a reputable law firm or public institution
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
Applications accompanied by detailed CV, names of two referees, certified copies of education certificates and transcripts should be submitted
to:
The Human Resource Manager
Water and Sewerage Company
P.O.Box 426
Maseru 100
The closing date for submissions of applications is 30th April 2021
DISCLAIMERS:
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered
• Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates
• Selection interviews for short – listed candidates will be at date, time and place determined by WASCO
• Short – listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in the CV
• WASCO reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified
• The employment of successful candidate is subject to positive police clearance