Key Responsibilities

• Assist in providing legal advice to the Authority, the Board, and management on matters arising from the Medicines and Related Substances Act and related legislation.
• Assist in reviewing, drafting, and preparing legal documents including contracts, agreements, policies, MOUs, and correspondence.
• Support the review and update of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, Regulations, and subsidiary instruments.
• Assist in liaising with the High Court, subordinate courts, Government Ministries, and other institutions on legal matters affecting the Authority.
• Assist in attending or supporting litigation for or against the Authority to protect the interests of the Authority.
• Take custody of, and maintain records of, legal documents including contracts, agreements, and title deeds as directed.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with the Botswana Data Protection Act and related regulations, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Support the conduct of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for BoMRA’s data processing activities to identify and mitigate privacy risks.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Authority’s register of data processing activities.
• Participate in and support the delivery of internal awareness campaigns and training sessions on data protection best practices.
• Serve as a supporting contact for data protection queries from internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support engagement and correspondence with the Information and Data Protection Commission (IDPC) and other relevant regulators.
• Assist in reviewing data sharing agreements, data processor agreements, and privacy notices.
• Assist in organising and coordinating Board and committee secretarial services, including agenda preparation, pack compilation, and minute-taking.
• Support the maintenance and distribution of governance documents including the Corporate Governance Framework, Terms of Reference, Board charters, and registers.
• Assist in ensuring the implementation of governance standards by the Board and its committees.
• Support the tracking and follow-up of Board and committee action items and resolutions.
• Assist in coordinating the Authority’s Annual General Meeting and related shareholder engagement activities.
• Assist in maintaining the governance document estate, including policies, frameworks, and the governance calendar.
• Assist in implementing the legal risk and compliance framework.
• Assist in conducting investigation and enforcement activities under the Medicines and Related Substances Act.
• Support the development of the Enforcement Framework and related procedures.
• Help build intelligence on illegal activities in the pharmaceutical sector in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing investigations and enforcement reports.
• Assist in developing guidelines, manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the LCS Unit.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the Unit’s performance and budget activities.
• Provide periodic reports on assigned activities to the Board Secretary and Head of LCS.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Authority.

Requirements

• LLB Degree (minimum requirement); Bachelor of Laws from a recognized institution.
• Admitted to the Bar of Botswana, or eligible and in the process of admission, is an added advantage.
• Postgraduate diploma, coursework, or professional certification in data protection, privacy law, or corporate governance (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, ICSA, CCI) is an added advantage.
• Degree in Information Technology, Data Management, or Compliance as a second discipline is an added advantage.
• No prior work experience required (graduate entry-level position).
• Internship or vacation work experience in a legal, compliance, regulatory, data protection, or corporate governance environment is an advantage.
• Demonstrated interest in regulatory law, data privacy, or governance through academic work, projects, or voluntary engagement is desirable.

How to Apply