ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Senior Manager: External Legal Services, the Legal Advisor is responsible for providing and facilitating legal advisory services in support of municipalities. The incumbent coordinates legal advisory services to ensure that company execute its legal support and advisory role to municipalities. The incumbent co-ordinates and facilitates external legal work of the organization including liaison with external legal practitioners, government departments, municipalities and other stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree (essential/minimum)
- Admission as an Attorney will be advantageous
- At least five years of experience in legal services, of which at least two (2) years should have been specifically in the local government sector
- A valid Code 08 drivers’ license and own vehicle
- Proven track-record in successful lobbying and advocacy of critical issues
- Previous experience in a multidisciplinary unit is essential
- Experience in drafting legal opinions.
- High court litigation experience.
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- Ability to operate in a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to write legal opinions and provide sound legal advisory services
- Understanding of the South African Local Government environment
- Excellent knowledge of South African legislation including the Constitution
- Ethical professional that places a high premium on integrity and confidentiality
- Knowledge of legislation governing the public sector and local government and interpretation thereof
- Understanding of cyber law / information technology related legislation
- Understanding of Intergovernmental Relations Framework and related legislation
- Understanding of corporate governance and legal compliance regulations
- High Court and Constitutional Court litigation experience
- Trial advocacy and litigation experience
- Advanced understanding of the local government sector from a business and legal perspective
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
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Location: (National Office)
Nature of work: (12 years fixed-term contract)
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits.
To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single PDF file to: recruit@prebless.com
- Cover letter, and
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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