Head Legal

Job Overview

Broadleaf Group Holdings Limited invites applications for the position of Head Legal, Conveyancing and Company Secretary based in Lusaka, Zambia. This role is ideal for legal professionals seeking head legal jobs in Lusaka who are experienced in corporate legal leadership, conveyancing, and company secretarial duties within a dynamic, multi-sector group.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Legal Leadership: Direct legal advisory services across entities, oversee contract drafting, review, and negotiation, lead legal risk assessments, manage external counsel engagements, and ensure legal advice supports commercial priorities.
• Conveyancing and Property Transactions: Prepare and review conveyancing documents for land, leases, and transfers; coordinate transaction timelines and due diligence; ensure legal soundness of property documentation; liaise with stakeholders including surveyors and external advocates.
• Company Secretarial and Compliance: Ensure compliance with the Zambian Companies Act, maintain statutory registers and records, support board and committee processes, oversee statutory filings, and uphold corporate governance frameworks and policies.
• Litigation and Dispute Management: Manage litigation matters by liaising with advocates, coordinate case strategies, review dispute documents, support settlements, and provide timely updates on litigation risks to leadership.
• Governance, Policies, and Compliance: Develop and update governance frameworks and policies, support corporate risk management, strengthen compliance controls, and promote accountability at senior management levels.

Requirements

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role.