(1888) Lead Legal Counsel - LSD at South African Reserve Bank

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas: 

• Negotiate, draft and vet various IT-related contracts, including complex multi-year technology transformation programmes.
• Lead a legal team for complex technology projects.
• Identify, address and manage potential legal risks within the SARB Group.
• Steer legal processes for internal clients on complex legal challenges and disputes affecting their operations. 
• Conduct research into a wide range of matters relating to commercial and procurement law.
• Take responsibility for addressing issues pertaining to relevant legislation applicable to the SARB Group.
• Provide legal advice and opinions.
• Review and draft policies, procedures and guidelines for the SARB Group.
• Establish processes to enhance efficiencies within the SARB Group.
• Represent the LSD and SARB Group on internal committees, workgroups and/or forums.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

• have an LLB degree or an equivalent appropriate legal qualification 
• be an admitted attorney or corporate lawyer within a reputable legal practice or within a reputable technology corporate; and
• have eight to ten years of experience as a practising attorney or in-house legal counsel / corporate lawyer.

The following would be an added advantage:

• a solid record in leading negotiations and concluding long-term strategic legal projects;
• experience in IT law; and
• providing legal support on technology projects / systems

Additional requirements are as follows:

• assertiveness;
• problem-solving and analysis skills;
• communication skills (verbal and written); 
• judgment and decision-making skills; 
• presentation skills; 
• relationship management;
• listening skills;
• being a self-starter; and
• driving execution.