Legal Officer – Legal Services – 1 Post

2. Legal Officer - Legal Services - 1 Post Job Level: 8 Reports To: Head Criminal and Civil Litigation Location: ZB Centre, Head Office

Job Summary

• Employer: Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Legal
• Salary: To be shared with s...
• Closing Date: 2026-11-13

Key Responsibilities

• Representing the Authority in all Courts of law, as well as in internal disciplinary hearings;
• Analysing court process instituted against the Authority
• Researching into law and making recommendations on whether to oppose the lawsuit or to settle;
• Liaising with relevant ZIMRA divisions and taking full instructions on lawsuits pertaining to those divisions;
• Drafting and filing of court process when instituting legal proceedings on behalf of the Authority or when defending the Authority in any suit brought against it;
• Liaising with and instructing external legal practitioners to represent the Authority where necessary;
• Monitoring progress of cases at court and cases outsourced to external legal practitioners;
• Analysing judgments delivered on cases in which the Authority was involved, advising stakeholders of the outcome of the litigation cases, and future course of action to be taken;
• Identification and preparation of cases for prosecution of tax offences;
• Researching and providing legal opinions on issues affecting ZIMRA's operations, and making recommendations to internal and external clients;
• Providing legal advice to all Authority staff to enable them to effectively carry out their duties;
• Participating in National Works Council Meetings and providing legal advice on matters arising therein;
• Giving personal advise to all staff of the Authority on any legal issues under the auspices of the Legal Aid Clinic except on Labour matters;
• Deputising the Head Civil & Criminal Litigation and performing his/her duties in his/her absence;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head Fiscal Litigation/ Civil & Criminal Litigation from time to time.

Requirements

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

Salary

To be shared with s...

How to Apply

• Interested candidates should submit their applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• All applications must be emailed to: 📧 [email protected]
• Applicants must clearly state the position being 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
• Application Deadline: 13 November 2026.
• ZIMRA encourages applications from female candidates and people with disabilities.

How to Apply

Address: P. O. Box 4360 Harare

Closing Date: 13 Nov 2026