Legal Officer

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, witne