Senior Legal Officer – Botswana Communication Regulatory Authority
Job Description
Senior Legal Officer – External Vacancy (Ref No: 3 of 2026)
Organization: Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Closing Date: 20 March 2026
About BOCRA
The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) was established through the Communications Regulatory Authority Act of 2012.
BOCRA regulates Botswana’s communications sector, including telecommunications, Internet and ICTs, radiocommunications, commercial broadcasting,
postal services and related matters.
BOCRA invites self-starters, motivated and qualified serving citizens to apply for the position below:
Position: Senior Legal Officer
Main Purpose of the Job
- Provide legal advisory on administrative and regulatory issues affecting the Authority, UASF and CRASA.
- Review and draft regulations, procedures, contracts and legal documents in line with applicable legislation and policies.
- Provide corporate governance support to the BOCRA Board, UASF Board of Trustees and CRASA.
Key Performance Areas
1. Provision of Legal Advice/Services to Management and Departments
- Undertake research and provide legal advice (written and oral).
- Manage and monitor organisational compliance with statutory/regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance on legal risk exposure and management.
- Oversee and manage the Authority’s litigation portfolio.
- Represent the Authority in legal actions where necessary.
- Provide legal advisory services as regulatory liaison.
2. Drafting and Review of Contracts, MoUs, Rulings and Regulatory Instruments
- Draft and review contracts and Memorandums of Understanding for the Authority, UASF and CRASA.
- Participate in negotiations leading to contract agreements.
- Review regional and international model laws and legal documents affecting communications and emerging technologies.
- Provide legal guidance on dispute management processes and sector directives.
- Monitor legal and technological regulatory developments affecting BOCRA and stakeholders.
- Assist in formulation of Botswana’s regional and international obligations in the regulated sector.
3. Corporate Governance Support
- Assist in arranging Board and Committee meetings including preparation of agendas.
- Develop and disseminate meeting packs within set timelines.
- Record accurate minutes and manage Board documentation securely.
- Support follow-up on implementation of Board resolutions and action items.
- Undertake research on governance and ESG initiatives.
Competencies
- Proficiency in legal drafting
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Attention to detail
- Supervisory skills
- Assertive and results-driven
- Service orientation
Position Requirements
Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent and admitted to practice in the High Court of Botswana.
Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Communications Law, Technology Law, Media Law or Civil Litigation.
Experience in a regulatory environment is an added advantage. Candidate must be a member of the Law Society of Botswana in good standing.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of educational certificates
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Data Protection Commitment
BOCRA collects and processes personal data for recruitment purposes including suitability assessment, qualification verification
and compliance with legal obligations. Information will be used solely for recruitment-related purposes.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For enquiries, contact the Human Resources Unit at +267 3685500.
