Legal Services Officer (3 Positions)

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act (Chapter 46:03 of the Laws of Malawi). Its core business is to procure, transmit and distribute electric power in Malawi as well as manage System Market Operations and Single Buyer licensees in Malawi. ESCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions currently existing within the Corporation:

LEGAL SERVICES OFFICER (3 Positions)

Grade: ES7
Location: Regional Offices (South, Centre & North)
Supervised by : Chief Legal Services Officer

Purpose of the Job

To manage and ensure provision of quality legal support, litigation and advisory services to management and staff

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Representing the Corporation in courts of law, at arbitration hearings, and in all matters before quasi-judicial bodies
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions on various matters
• Participating in negotiations and drafting of national, regional and international Power Purchase/Supply Agreements
• Drafting and reviewing legal contracts and monitoring legal obligations under such contracts
• Providing advice on matters relating to statutory compliance by the Corporation
• Liaising with and ensuring professional and diligent conduct of legal matters on behalf of the Corporation by Legal Practitioners under retainership agreements
• Preparing and submitting reports in line with the reporting requirements on Key Performance Indicators

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized and reputable institution
• Valid practice License
• 3 years’ “post-admission” practical experience in a busy environment

APPLICATION METHOD:
Hard Copies in an envelope clearly indicating the position applied for and location on top.

ATTACHMENTS:
Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae with three (3) traceable referees and Copies of Certificates

CLOSING DATE:
Friday, 15th August 2025

ADDRESSED TO:
Director of Human Resource and Administration,
ESCOM House,
P.O Box 2047,
Blantyre.

Only candidates possessing accredited Qualifications will be considered for shortlisting. In cases where one’s qualification accreditation is questionable, the burden of proof rests with the candidate to provide evidence to the contrary.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interviews through email.

ESCOM Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.