General Corporate Counsel – Botswana Power Corporation

Main purpose of the position

Job Responsibilities

• Implement an organisational development and design philosophy that enables BPC to meet its strategic vision.
• Takes responsibility for developing and delivering technical and support services relevant to Legal matters are provided to all BPC departments.
• Liaisons with external legal functionaries that takes place as per required needs, as per set Corporation standards and procedures.
• Provides effective Corporation Secretarial Services to BPC Board, BPC Management Board, and the CEO.
• Ensures provision of administrative, legal and insurance services to the BPC Board and the CEO.
• Ensures that Corporation Secretariat services are managed effectively.
• In the event of any developments in corporate governance, informs relevant stakeholders and advises on the potential impact envisaged.
• Implements and monitors adherence to the BPC Board Charter.
• Implements and monitors Corporate Governance principles and ensures they are implemented Corporation
• Implements and monitors policies and procedures that reflect good corporate governance.
• Renders effective legal advice to minimise litigation and reduce legal risks and costs.
• Safes guards the legal rights and interests of BPC adequately.
• Provides timely and quality legal advice to ensure satisfaction levels within agreed parameters.
• Legal compliance is ensured.
• Manages the development and/or delivery of budget plans for own department.
• Implement and manage planned Corporate Counsel related expenditure in accordance with the annual budget.
• To manage budgets developed based on the agreements entered into by Corporate Counsel for services with regards to process and cost recovery for services provided.
• Manages and contains cost of external legal consultants within budgetary constraints or at least kept to a minimum.
• Implements effective Performance Management system throughout BPC and to ensure the success of the programme.
• Manages the performance of BPC by working within a performance management system.
• Reviews the performance of employees as per the BPC Performance Management system and as per the target dates and is monitored within the set timeframes.
• Manages the motivation and discipline of BPC employees in line with laid down procedures to realize the Corporation’s objectives.
• Propose and implements staff development plans for the Corporation to ensure competent, efficient and motivated staff.
• Takes responsibility for developing organizational policies within an area of expertise for an extensive area of the business, then oversees their implementation within the organization.
• Develops, implements and monitors strategies, plans and policies relevant to the services provided by the unit.
• Ensures Corporation policies, procedures and information systems comply with legislative and statutory requirements.
• Identifies shortcomings, suggests improvements and implements approved revisions to current compliance processes, systems and procedures within assigned unit and/or discipline.
• Delivers own prescribed outcomes and/or provides support services by using the organisations safety, health and environment systems and protocols.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Law from a recognised University, e.g. LLB
• Qualifications that combine Legal and Business Studies are preferable.
• A Masters’ in Business Administration (MBA) will be an advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience in a large corporate environment.
• Of the above, at least five (5) years at Senior Management level within a large organisation.
• Experience in corporate law, contracts management and international commercial law.
• Experience gained in the energy industry will be an advantage.

Competencies