Job description
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ORGANISATION: MALAWI AIRLINES LIMITED
POSITION: LEGAL AND SECRETARIAT MANAGER
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Application Deadline: Friday, 16 October 2026
ABOUT THE POSITION
Malawi Airlines Limited, Malawi's national flag carrier, is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced legal professionals for the position of Legal and Secretariat Manager.
The successful candidate will provide legal advisory services to Management and the Board of Directors, oversee litigation and legal risk, manage Board secretariat functions, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and corporate governance requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours Degree from a recognised university.
- Admission to the Malawi Bar.
- A Master's Degree in Business Law, Commercial Law or Corporate Law will be an added advantage.
- ICSA/Chartered Secretary qualification or training in corporate secretarial practice is highly desirable.
- At least 7–10 years of post-qualification experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior legal role.
- Experience in aviation, a parastatal organisation or a listed company will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience handling court litigation and Board secretariat functions.
- Excellent knowledge of Malawi contract law, labour law, commercial law and aviation law.
- Strong litigation, negotiation and legal advisory skills.
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
- Excellent legal drafting, minute-taking and report-writing skills.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance under the Malawi Code II.
- Ability to manage external legal counsel and work effectively under pressure.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Legal and Secretariat Manager will be responsible for:
- Providing timely legal advice to Management and the Board on matters affecting the airline.
- Managing litigation, disputes and court cases involving the company, including labour, commercial, contractual and aviation-related matters.
- Representing the airline or coordinating external lawyers to achieve cost-effective outcomes.
- Drafting, reviewing and vetting contracts and agreements with suppliers, lessors, service providers and partners.
- Managing legal risks, maintaining the litigation register and preparing litigation status reports.
- Serving as Secretary to the Board of Directors and its subcommittees.
- Organising Board and committee meetings, preparing annual meeting calendars, agendas and Board packs, and recording minutes.
- Ensuring the secure custody of Board and statutory records.
- Advising the Board on corporate governance best practices.
- Facilitating Board evaluations, Director induction and continuous professional development.
- Ensuring compliance with the Malawi Companies Act and applicable aviation laws.
- Liaising with the Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Justice, Judiciary and other regulators.
- Ensuring timely statutory filings and renewal of licences, permits and regulatory approvals.
- Maintaining the company's legal and compliance framework, including corporate policies.
- Performing other duties assigned from time to time.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application accompanied by:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of academic certificates.
- Copies of relevant professional certificates.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Head of HR & Corporate Services
Malawi Airlines Limited
P.O. Box 2095
Lilongwe, Malawi.
Alternatively, email your application to hr@malawian-airlines.com.
Applicants must specify “Legal and Secretariat Manager” in the email subject line.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 16 October 2026.
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.
Malawi Airlines Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
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