Manager Legal

SUMMARY:
A financial services, education and training authority is looking to appoint a Manager Legal. The main purpose of the job is to provide professional legal and advisory services on behalf of the organisation. This role is responsible for the review of legal and contractual risks and ensuring the efficient administration of legal-related matters.

POSITION INFO:

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 or equivalent plus an LLB (NQF 8) qualification
• Degree or equivalent
• Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management position providing Legal services (in Litigation, Contract Management and or in Regulatory Compliance Environment
• 3 years’ post admission experience (as admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa)
• Knowledge of Administrative, Civil, Criminal, Corporate and Contract Law
• Knowledge of contract management
• Knowledge of legislations governing SETAs
• Strong corporate legal background dealing with reviewing and drafting of all types of commercial agreements.
• Proven track record of providing relevant and appropriate legal counsel
• Proven track record in civil litigation, administrative law, labour law contracts drafting and vetting, dispute resolution processes
• Experience in the implementation of efficient contract management processes
• Knowledge and working experience in the applications of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA),National Treasury regulations and other relevant legislation and
• regulations that govern the Public Service
• Knowledge of current legislation, applicable to state owned entity particularly SETAs.
• Proven legislative drafting experience in the public sector
• Broader knowledge of the South African legislative landscape
• Understanding and interpretation of SETA landscape
• Legal advice and Opinions - 30%
• Contract Management - 10%
• Compliance with statutory requirements - 20%
• Organisational litigation - 5%
• Governance and Reporting - 10%
• Risk Management - 5%
• Financial support - 10%
• People Management - 10%

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