Parliamentary Service Commission
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant posts in the Parliamentary Service.
Vacancy Number: PSC 2/2/25
Post: Principal Legal Counsel
Grade: NA6
Responsible to : Chief Legal Counsel
Responsible for: Senior Legal Counsel
Purpose of the job
- To provide high-level legal guidance and support to Members of Parliament (MPs), Parliamentary Committees, and the Parliamentary Service.
- Duties
- Assists in drafting and scrutinizing proposed amendments to Government and private members’ bills;
- Assists in liaising with the Attorney General’s office on litigation and procedural matters affecting the National Assembly and the Parliamentary Service Commission;
- Conducts litigation on behalf of Parliament:
- Assists in conducting Bill analysis;
- Provides legal advice and opinions as required:
- Assists in the preparation of the annual workplan and budget for the Legal Services Division
- Manages and appraises staff under his or her charge.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB Hons). Admitted to practice in Malawi; and at least three (3) years’ work experience as a legal practitioner. A qualification and experience in legislative drafting is desirable.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified applicants should send their application letters and detailed Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees, copies of certified Educational and Professional Certificates not later than 11th July, 2025 to:
The Secretary,
Parliamentary Service Commission,
Private Bag B362,
LILONGWE 3.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for on the envelope.