(865) Legal Counsel - LSD at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

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

• Negotiate, draft and vet various commercial contracts.
• Identify, address and manage potential legal risks within the SARB Group.
• Steer legal processes for internal clients on fairly 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.
• Review and draft policies, procedures and guidelines for the SARB Group.
• Establish processes to enhance efficiencies within the SARB Group.
• Provide legal advice and opinions.
• 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 be in possession of:

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

The following would be an added advantage:

• proven track record in leading and concluding fairly complex legal projects;
• solid knowledge of data protection and data privacy laws;
• practical experience with PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act), 2000; and
• good drafting and negotiation skills.