Junior Legal Officer

Position/Employment type:

Junior Legal Counsel – East Africa.

Organization/Reporting line:

Reports to: Director-Strategic Clients Group Sub-Saharan Africa.

Direct Reports: None

Place of work/Travel:

  Lusaka, Zambia.

Contact and Cooperation:

Internally: Commercial Sales Team (East Africa); HR Manager Nigeria and Legal Manager Africa.

Externally: Potential Clients

Job Summary:

Junior Legal Counsel based in Zambia on a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a permanent role based on performance.

Provide legal support primarily for CST bid contracts across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate CST-related contracts across the region.

Legal Advisory:

• Flag potential legal issues in CST bid contracts and propose solutions.

Authority:

Refer to GW Security Authority Matrix

Accountability:

The Junior Legal Counsel is accountable to the Director-Strategic Clients Group Sub-Saharan Africa, for the responsibilities as stated in the job description. These responsibilities will be monitored and managed through mid-year and annual performance reviews and supported through the monitoring of the KPIs.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Admission to the Bar in Zambia.
• 2-4 years of relevant legal experience in contract management, corporate law, or commercial law.
• Experience working with international companies is a plus.