Background
The Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company (LISWMC) was established following the enactment of the Solid Waste Regulation and Management Act No. 20 of 2018 as an autonomous Solid Waste Management Utility in order to provide effective solid waste management services in the City of Lusaka.
In its quest to provide solid waste management services, LISWMC is looking for suitably qualified, creative and self-driven individuals for the following positions to join the Company, to be based in Lusaka.
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide legal advisory services, manage legal matters, compliance and risks, and provide Board secretariat services in order to safeguard the interests of the company.
REPORTS TO:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Main Duties:
- Manage provision of legal services and advise management/Board on legal implications
- Provide secretariat services to the Board
- Review and prepare contracts and other legal documents
- Prosecute non-compliant cases and represent the company in litigation
- Monitor adherence to compulsory standards and do legal risk assessments
- Prepare monthly and quarterly legal reports
- Coordinate archiving of legal documents
- Obtain legal opinions from Ministry of Justice
REQUIREMENTS:
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree or its equivalent
- Advocate of the High Court of Zambia
- Member of the Law Association of Zambia with current practising certificate
- At least 8 years' work experience, of which 4 years should be at management level
OTHER SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:
Corporate governance knowledge, litigation experience, strong drafting/analytical skills, high integrity, report-writing, ability to work under pressure, computer literate
NOTE:
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
- Manage provision of legal services and advise management/Board on legal implications
- Provide secretariat services to the Board
- Review and prepare contracts and other legal documents
- Prosecute non-compliant cases and represent the company in litigation
- Monitor adherence to compulsory standards and do legal risk assessments
- Prepare monthly and quarterly legal reports
- Coordinate archiving of legal documents
- Obtain legal opinions from Ministry of Justice
- Corporate governance knowledge
- Litigation experience
- Strong drafting/analytical skills
- High integrity
- Report-writing
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literate
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree or its equivalent
- Advocate of the High Court of Zambia
- Member of the Law Association of Zambia with current practising certificate
Vacancy title:
Legal Counsel (Company Secretary) - Fixed Term Contract
[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Waste management, Category: Legal,Management,Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 28 2026
Duty Station:
Plot No. 2020, Church Road | Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company (LISWMC) was established following the enactment of the Solid Waste Regulation and Management Act No. 20 of 2018 as an autonomous Solid Waste Management Utility in order to provide effective solid waste management services in the City of Lusaka.
In its quest to provide solid waste management services, LISWMC is looking for suitably qualified, creative and self-driven individuals for the following positions to join the Company, to be based in Lusaka.
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide legal advisory services, manage legal matters, compliance and risks, and provide Board secretariat services in order to safeguard the interests of the company.
REPORTS TO:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Main Duties:
- Manage provision of legal services and advise management/Board on legal implications
- Provide secretariat services to the Board
- Review and prepare contracts and other legal documents
- Prosecute non-compliant cases and represent the company in litigation
- Monitor adherence to compulsory standards and do legal risk assessments
- Prepare monthly and quarterly legal reports
- Coordinate archiving of legal documents
- Obtain legal opinions from Ministry of Justice
REQUIREMENTS:
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree or its equivalent
- Advocate of the High Court of Zambia
- Member of the Law Association of Zambia with current practising certificate
- At least 8 years' work experience, of which 4 years should be at management level
OTHER SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:
Corporate governance knowledge, litigation experience, strong drafting/analytical skills, high integrity, report-writing, ability to work under pressure, computer literate
NOTE:
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Eligible and interested candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply by sending an application letter, attaching a current curriculum vitae with three (3) traceable referees, and copies of academic certificates verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority together with copies of professional certificates, to the undersigned on or before 28th August, 2026.
The Chief Executive Officer
Lusaka Integrated Solid Waste Management Company
Plot No. 2020, Church Road
LUSAKA.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28TH AUGUST, 2026
NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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