Legal Officer – Legal Services (Level 8)

Position Overview

Department: Legal Services
Grade: Level 8
Positions: 1
Reports to: Head Criminal and Civil Litigation
Duty station: ZB Centre, Head Office, Harare, Zimbabwe

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the Authority in all courts of law and internal disciplinary hearings.
• Analyse court processes instituted against the Authority.
• Research law and make recommendations on whether to oppose lawsuits or settle.
• Liaise with relevant ZIMRA divisions and take full instructions on lawsuits pertaining to those divisions.
• Draft and file court processes when instituting legal proceedings on behalf of the Authority or defending the Authority in suits brought against it.
• Liaise with and instruct external legal practitioners to represent the Authority where necessary.
• Monitor progress of cases at court and cases outsourced to external legal practitioners.
• Analyse judgments delivered in cases involving the Authority, advise stakeholders on outcomes and recommend future courses of action.
• Identify and prepare cases for prosecution of tax offences.
• Research and provide legal opinions on issues affecting ZIMRA's operations, with recommendations to internal and external clients.
• Provide legal advice to Authority staff to enable them to carry out their duties effectively.
• Participate in National Works Council meetings and provide legal advice on matters arising.
• Give personal advice to all Authority staff on legal issues under the Legal Aid Clinic, except labour matters.
• Deputise for the Head Civil & Criminal Litigation and perform their duties in their absence.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head Fiscal Litigation / Civil & Criminal Litigation from time to time.

Job Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Very good writing, drafting and presentation skills.
• Unquestionable integrity.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws Honours degree or equivalent.
• A relevant Master's degree is an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years' work experience in a litigation environment.
• Knowledge of Zimbabwean tax and customs laws.
• Computer literacy.
• A clean Class Four (4) driver's licence.

Application Process

Submit an application with a detailed curriculum vitae by 13 November 2026, clearly stating the position applied for. Applications should be addressed to:

The Director, Human Capital
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
6th Floor, ZB Centre
Corner First Street / Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
P.O. Box 4360
Harare

Female candidates and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.