MANAGER LEGAL & BOARD SECRETARY
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer the incumbent will be responsible for providing Legal Counsel and Board Secretarial services to the Commission and the Board, as well as management and oversight of compliance with Legal, Regulatory and Corporate Governance requirements for BNSC.
Key tasks and responsibilities
• Develops and delivers strategic legal risk management initiatives, provides legal advice to the Board and facilitates the appointment of external solicitors/ attorneys to handle cases that cannot be handled internally.
• Providing secretarial services to the Board including scheduling of meetings, preparation of board meeting packs, compiling and circulating minutes, keeping and filing resolutions, maintaining statutory books, and communicating board decisions and resolutions ensuring that they are implemented.
• Monitor and guide implementation of the BNSC’s corporate governance policies. Advise the Board on all governance matters and periodically review whether the Board and the BNSC’s other governance processes are fit for purpose and consider any improvements or initiatives that could strengthen the governance of the BNSC.
• Ensure Board compliance with legal, governance and relevant regulatory frameworks. Maintain and update all legal and regulatory documents to ensure timely alignment.
• Advises Executive Management on legal and regulatory compliance matters.
• Contributes to the leadership of the BNSC to support the transformation to a high-performance culture and the achievement of BNSC strategic objectives, including the role of regulator of sport development and administration in Botswana.
Qualifications & Experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB), Admitted to practice in the courts of Botswana as an attorney.
• Masters in Law will be an added advantage
• Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Botswana.
• At least 8 years post qualification legal experience, of which at least 3 years should have been served in a corporate environment.
Competencies
• Functional knowledge (Practical knowledge of business law)
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical/Critical /Conceptual Thinking
• Relationship management
• Concern for order (Attention to detail)
• Impact and influence
• Results focused
• Knowledge in Corporate Governance
Benefits and Remuneration
• The Botswana National Sport Commission offers a competitive salary and range of benefits commensurate with an organization of its size.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Download and complete the BNSC Employment Application Form from the BNSC Website: www.bnsc.co.bw then attach Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of Certificates and send to recruitment@bnsc.co.bw on or before 28th November 2025.
Addressed to;
Director Corporate Services
Botswana National Sport Commission
P O Box 1404
Gaborone
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