The Namibian Competition Commission is recruiting a Senior Analyst: Legal (Mergers & Acquisitions), to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- Reporting to the Director: Mergers & Acquisition, this is a specialist position, and the incumbent is expected inter alia to:
Duties
- To investigate the impact of mergers and acquisitions on competition and public interest considerations, compile investigative reports as part of a team and/or independently and make recommendation to the Board of Commissioners
- To research legal issues, provide findings and prepare non-binding legal advice and opinions to the Division, Commission, and outside parties in relation to mergers & acquisitions
- To investigate contraventions of the Chapter 4 of the Competition Act and assist legal representatives of the Commission in bringing and opposing applications in Court
- To attend to Ministerial review applications by preparing Ministerial briefs and responses by the Commission in relation to review applications made to the Minister for reviews of the Commission’s decisions
- To peer review work concluded by the Commission staff, including from other divisions
- To assist in drafting internal and external guidelines in relation to mergers and acquisitions
- To recommend changes to the law in relation to mergers and acquisitions
- To scrutinise the investigations, research findings, legal advice and opinions of direct reports
- To supervise the monitoring of compliance with merger conditions imposed by the Commission
- To assist with administration, policy development and strategic planning and implementation in the Division and recommend to superior plans, processes and procedures relating to mergers and acquisitions
- To contribute to the content of the publication of internal and external publications of the Commission
- To attend to the induction and training of subordinates
- To provide legal support to the division
- To perform any other duties as instructed by Supervisor
Requistes
- Education, Competencies & Skills Requirements
- Degree in Law, Commercial or Competition Law
- At least 6 years work experience in the legal field
- Admitted as a Legal Practitioner
- Master’s Degree in Law, Commercial or Competition Law would be an added advantage
- Understanding of competition matters
- Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation and legal practice
- Analytical thinking
- Verbal communication and presentation skills
- Research / investigative competencies
- Report writing skills
- Computer literacy
- Supervisory skill
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
- The Commission offers market related remuneration packages commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Persons from designated groups are encouraged to apply
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
2. Application