Legal Services Manage

NATIONAL OIL COMPANY OF MALAWI – LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER

Location: Lilongwe (Head Office)

Grade: NOC04

Code: LSM2026

📅 Deadline: 18th April 2026

The National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) is a wholly owned Government of Malawi company responsible for ensuring security of fuel supply, importing petroleum products, and managing Strategic Fuel Reserves. NOCMA invites applications for the position of Legal Services Manager.

Purpose:

The Legal Services Manager oversees and manages all legal affairs of the Company, ensuring compliance with laws, mitigating legal risks, and providing expert legal guidance to leadership, management, and staff to safeguard NOCMA's interests.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the activities of the Company's legal section
• Provide legal advice, opinions, and interpretations on contracts and regulatory frameworks
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage agreements, MOUs, and other legal instruments
• Coordinate and manage external legal counsel as required
• Handle litigation involving the Company and represent it in court or arbitration
• Interpret laws and regulations relevant to the Company's operations and business transactions
• Review Company policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Conduct legal research to support decision-making and risk management
• Advise on and promote effective complaint handling and stakeholder feedback procedures
• Provide guidance and support to leadership and staff on all legal matters

Reporting Line and Supervisory Responsibility:

Reports to the Director of Corporate Services. Supervises the Legal Services Officer.

Competencies, Skills, and Attributes:

• Planning and organizing – ability to plan and organize for delivery of required outputs
• Performance management – ability to set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and oversee their achievement
• Communication and reporting – ability to prepare and present professionally researched papers
• Building and maintaining partnerships – ability to build a network of external stakeholders and alliances
• Thinking and acting strategically – ability to understand the big picture and identify opportunities and challenges

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) from an accredited institution (Master's degree in a relevant field is an added advantage)
• At least 5 years of full and current membership of the Malawi Law Society
• Minimum of 8 years' cumulative work experience in corporate, commercial, or regulatory legal practice, with 5 years in a comparable role
• Proven experience in litigation, contract negotiation, and legal advisory at a senior level

How to Apply:

Send your application with cover letter, copies of certificates, detailed CV, proof of professional body membership (where required), and names/addresses/phone contacts of 3 traceable referees to:

The Chief Executive Officer

National Oil Company of Malawi

4th Floor, Kang'ombe House, City Centre

Private Bag 370, Lilongwe

Attention: The Human Resources & Administration Manager

📧 nocmajobs@nocma.mw

Important: Clearly state the Code for the Post (LSM2026) on the envelope or in the email subject line.

Deadline: 18th April 2026

In line with the Gender Equality Act of 2013, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. NOCMA is committed to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants.