WASCO – EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Date: 5 January 2026
Position: Legal Officer
Reports to: General Manager – Legal and Company Secretary
The Lesotho Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) invites applications from suitably qualified local candidates for the position of Legal Officer.
Purpose of the Role
To provide comprehensive, proactive legal advisory and company secretarial services to WASCO. The role includes managing litigation, drafting and reviewing legal instruments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting governance structures to mitigate legal risk and protect the organisation’s interests.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
1. Legal Advisory & Compliance
- Provide timely and accurate legal advice to management and staff on compliance, contractual matters, industrial relations, and interpretation of laws affecting WASCO operations.
- Conduct legal research and draft formal legal opinions on organisational matters.
- Review and vet WASCO policies to ensure alignment with the Policy Development Framework and applicable laws.
- Develop and deliver training programmes on key legislation affecting WASCO operations.
2. Litigation & Dispute Management
- Manage a portfolio of litigation cases and represent WASCO in courts, tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution forums.
- Liaise with and manage external legal counsel to ensure effective representation and cost efficiency.
- Guide internal investigations into illegal connections, vandalism of infrastructure, and other offences.
- Initiate and facilitate debt recovery processes, including issuing summons to defaulting customers.
3. Contract Management & Drafting
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts, agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
- Ensure all contractual instruments adequately protect WASCO’s legal and commercial interests.
4. Corporate Governance & Secretarial Support
- Provide secretariat services to WASCO governance structures, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and supporting papers.
- Ensure compliance with statutory filing requirements and corporate governance best practices.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Legal Risk Management
- Proactively identify and advise management on potential legal risks and mitigation strategies.
- Liaise with industry bodies such as the Association of Lesotho Employers and Business (ALEB).
- Facilitate insurance claims and assist in securing titles and leases for WASCO properties.
- Participate in the law-making process by providing input on proposed legislation affecting the water sector.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Advisory & Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication & Influence
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Project & Case Management
- Collaboration & People Management
Generic Competencies
- Honesty, integrity, and strong work ethic
- Customer focus excellence
- Citizen/customer orientation
- Information technology application
- Valuing the natural environment
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
- Admitted to practice as an Attorney or Advocate in Lesotho
- Minimum of five (5) years post-admission legal practice experience in litigation, regulation, compliance, and corporate governance
- Added advantage: Corporate secretarial experience and a valid driver’s licence
Salary and Benefits
A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.
How to Apply
Application forms must be obtained from the WASCO website and submitted together with:
- Detailed CV
- Names of two referees
- Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts
Application form link:
https://www.wasco.co.ls/application-form/
Closing Date
16 January 2026
Disclaimers
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Interviews will be conducted at a date, time, and place determined by WASCO.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in their CVs.
- WASCO reserves the right to leave the position unfilled.
- Appointment is subject to positive police clearance.