Legal Manager (Public sector)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

One of our public sector clients are looking for an experienced and admitted Attorney / Advocate to join their team. 

Qualifications and experience:

• LLB / BJuris / BProc / BCom LAW 
• 8 years' post admission experience in a similar or related role, of which 5 years' must have been within a Supervisory / Managerial role 
• At least 2 years' experience within the public sector, working as an Attorney (rendering legal services to the public sector)
• No less than 1 years' experience within labour and litigation (post admission as an Attorney) 
• Must have own reliable transport and valid drivers' license 
• Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront 

Knowledge: 

• Procurement
• Employee relations
• Legal risk assessments
• Contract drafting
• Relevant legislation 
• PFMA . MFMA

Key skills:

• Time management 
• Conflict management 
• Research
• Assertive
• Presentation
• Computer literacy
• Interpretation 
• Drafting
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Able to work under pressure 
• Stakeholder management 

Key performance areas: 

• Training and managing staff
• Corporate governance
• Legal research
• Legal document recordkeeping
• Report drafting
• Responsible for legal budget and costings
• Drive legal compliance amongst staff - constant awareness training 
• Policy development 
• Stakeholder engagement for litigation matters - External counsel and stakeholders 
• Risk mitigation
• Keep abreast of industry trends, laws and regulations 
• Contract management 
• Legal guidance: employment law, intellectual property, regulatory compliance and contracts