SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER – Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (Bocra)

Organization Name: Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) Job Title: Senior Legal Officer Main Purpose of the Job:

• To provide legal advisory on administrative and regulatory issues affecting the Authority (the Authority), the Universal Access and Service Fund Trust (UASF) and the Communication Regulators Association of Southern Africa (CRASA).
• To review and draft regulations, procedures, contracts and other legal documents consistent with the provisions and objectives of the Communications Regulatory Authority Act, the UASF Deed of Trust, Trust Property Control Act, CRASA Constitution and Procedure Manual and other applicable/relevant legislation and Policies.
• To provide corporate governance support services to the Board of the Authority, the UASF Board of Trustees and CRASA. Key Responsibilities Undertake research and provide legal advice or opinion (written and or oral); Manage and monitor organisational compliance to ensure the Authority's compliance to own policies and statutory/regulatory requirements; Provision of guidance on the Authority's legal risk exposure and management; Oversee and manage the Authority's litigation portfolio; Assist in representing the Authority in legal actions where necessary. Provide legal advisory services for the Authority's regulatory obligations and acts as a regulatory liaison. Draft and review contracts and Memorandums of Understanding on behalf of the Authority, UASF and CRASA; Participate in negotiations leading to contract/agreements; Undertake research and advise in review of regional and international model laws and legal documents affecting or related to the communications sector and emerging technologies; Undertake research and provide guidance on regulated entities dispute management processes and assists in drafting/interpreting of rulings/directives for the sector; Undertake research and monitor legal developments as well as technological regulatory landscapes to advise on applicability to the business of the Authority, UASF and CRASA; Undertake research and assist in formulation of the Authority/ Botswana position for regional and international obligations and decision making for the regulates sector Assist in the arrangement of meetings for the UASF Trustees, BOCRA Board and the Board Committees, including the preparation of the Board meeting calendar, determination of Agenda and preparation for the meetings; Develop and disseminate meeting packs within set timelines; Assist in the recording of true and accurate record or minutes of meetings for the Board and Trustees; Assist with follow-up and dissemination of information for implementation of Board resolutions as well as action items. Assist in the maintenance of accurate files and records of the Board and Committee meetings to ensure the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the documents. Undertake research and monitor legal developments as well as corporate governance changes to advise on implementation to Board and