# Legal Officer Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/legal-officer-4 Company: ZSIC General Insurance Limited Category: Legal Location: Zambia, Lusaka Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-09-04 Expires: 2026-09-09 ## Job Description ### JOB ADVERT ZSIC General Insurance Limited is a leading provider of customer-centric general insurance solutions, committed to excellence, integrity, and strong corporate governance. As an equal opportunity employer and a proud member of the IDC Group of Companies, we continue to build a high-performance culture driven by professionalism, innovation, and excellent service. We are therefore inviting applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and results-driven professionals to fill the following position: ### LEGAL OFFICER — LEGAL DEPARTMENT Reporting to: Manager — Legal ### JOB PURPOSE To support ZSIC-GI within the provisions of the Act and the enforcement of the Employer and other stakeholders’ rights and obligations; propose changes to the law that provide for better implementation of the ZSIC-GI mandate. ### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ### 1. Legal - Analyses, drafts legislation and government policy and liaises with internal management on strategy and substance of submissions and commentaries. - Analyses breaches of the ZSIC-GI Act and provides legal advice on remedial actions. - Monitors and analyses legislative changes and advises management on their legal impact to keep stakeholders informed. - Conducts legal research and prepares opinions on statutes, regulations and case law affecting the Corporation. - Assists in monitoring changes in legislation and regulations and supports their timely implementation. - Contributes to the development and enforcement of compliance frameworks, policies and procedures. ### 2. Coordination - Conducts and coordinates prosecutions and/or civil legal actions against defaulting employers to enforce the ZSIC-GI Act and related agreements. - Coordinates initiatives that enhance stakeholder compliance with the ZSIC-GI Act. - Participates in sensitising members of the public and employers on the provisions of the ZSIC-GI Act. - Provides input into the development of systems, policies, processes and procedures. ### 3. Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Prepares pleadings, witness statements and case files for matters involving the Corporation. - Represents the Corporation in subordinate courts and liaises with external counsel on complex litigation. - Assists in negotiations, mediations and arbitrations to resolve disputes efficiently. - Maintains a litigation database and prepares periodic case status reports. ### 4. Contract and Legal Documentation - Drafts and interprets contracts, agreements and other legal documents. - Ensures contracts are legally sound and reflect the Corporation’s interests. - Maintains proper records of contracts and legal documents. ### 5. Risk Management & Corporate Governance - Identifies legal risks in business operations and transactions and proposes mitigation measures. - Supports the strengthening of governance practices in line with regulatory expectations. - Assists in preparing reports on legal and compliance risks for management. ### 6. Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement - Liaises with regulators, external counsel, clients and other stakeholders on legal matters. - Promotes awareness of compliance requirements across business units. ### QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS - Grade 12 Certificate with 5 O-Levels including Mathematics and English. - Bachelor of Laws (LLB). - Practising Certificate. - Advocate of the High Court of Zambia. - Minimum of 4 years of experience. - Experience in insurance, financial services or corporate law will be an added advantage. ### KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES - Knowledge of Zambian corporate, insurance, labour and commercial law. - Strong skills in legal drafting, research and interpretation. - Ability to analyse and apply laws and regulations to business operations. - High integrity, confidentiality and ethical standards. - Good communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines. ### APPLICATION Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should submit their applications to: Chief Human Capital & Administration Officer ZSIC General Insurance Limited Premium House, Independence Avenue P.O. Box 30894 Lusaka, Zambia Online submissions can be sent via email: careers@zsicgi.co.zm Closing Date: 9th September 2026 ## Requirements Apply by email: careers@zsicgi.co.zm ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.