Legal Services Manager
Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) is a statutory body established by the Malawi Housing Corporation Act (1964) as amended in 2016. MHC has a statutory mandate of facilitating and providing habitable and affordable houses through plot development, construction and maintenance in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner. In its efforts to fulfil its mandate under the Act, MHC wishes to fill the position of Legal Services Manager, tenable at its corporate Head Office in Blantyre. MHC therefore, invites applications front suitably qualified persons to fill the position in accordance with its established structure
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the Management team, the successful candidate will be reporting to the Director of Administration and Corporate Services.
As a member of the Management team, the successful candidate will be reporting to the Director of Administration and Corporate Services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for
- Representing MHC in all Courts of Law and other fora on legal and other related issues
- Providing legal and compliance advice to Management and all departments
- Providing overall coordination of the activities within the Legal Department
- Planning and managing departmental activities in accordance with agreed budgets and timescales.
- Setting directions and appropriate guidelines for MHC to ensure that it responds to the requirements of the MHC Act.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating business contracts and other legal instruments.
- Carrying out conveyancing work in respect of property transactions involving the Corporation
- Providing debt collection services on behalf of the Corporation
- Liaising with external lawyers retained by the Corporation.
- Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Director of Administration and Corporate Services from time to time.
Skills and Competences:
- Strong academic background and a demonstrated record of accomplishments and achievements.
- Good understanding of the MHC Act, Land related laws and all other relevant laws •
- Strong research, administrative, writing, analytical and reporting skills • Good track record as a practicing Lawyer.
Qualifications and experience
The desired candidate must possess the following minimum key qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Degree
- Masters Degree in Law, Administration or any related field will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 years post admission experience.
- Valid law practicing license.
Methods of Application Interested candidates should submit applications, attaching copies of certificates and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with names and addresses of three traceable referees sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Application for the post of Legal Services Manager” to reach the under-mentioned not later than 3 1 January, 2017.
The Chief Executive Officer, Malawi Housing Corporation, P.O. Box 414, Blantyre
or should he dropped in the box marked “Application Letters” at MHC, Head Office Reception.
